The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
€ 22,000

€ 20,300

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.7
68.5
78.7
69.6 in
Width
68.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
57.4 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
169.9
104.1
174
169.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1P
Generation
G4
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
112 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.05 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
28.05 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
579 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
579 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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).
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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft