The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (20 - ..)
€ 22,000

€ 23,000

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.3
69.9
79.1
69.6 in
Width
69.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
169.9
105.1
176.2
169.9 in
Length
176.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.82 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1P
Generation
G5
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 6200 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 3600 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
112 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
478 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
478 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).
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft







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