The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12)

€ 22,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 18,900
 Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12) Subaru Impreza 1.5R
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12)
68.5
77.4
69.6 in
Width
68.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12)
103.1
173.8
169.9 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.14 %
Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1P
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
132 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

636 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R

▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.8 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
28.8 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
43 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
497 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
497 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft