The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 22,400
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Leon 1.6 TDI.
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
56.9
71.5
77.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.9 in
Height
57.4 in
102.2
168.1
101.5
169.9
168.1 in
Length
169.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.28 %
General
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
104 hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.6 TDI
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16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.95 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.22 lb/hp
30.95 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
50 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
46 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
727 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
727 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
96.7 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
