The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

€ 25,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16) Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 26,600
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16)
71.5
77.8
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
70.9
78.4
71.5 in
Width
70.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.9 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16)
102.2
168.1
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
105.7
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
2888 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.45 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

General

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5F
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
148 hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.22 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
48 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
634 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
634 mi
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
92.9 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft