The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (20 - ..)
€ 25,000

€ 25,300

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Leon 2.0 TDI.
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 2.0 TDI
56.9
71.5
77.8
57.3
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
102.2
168.1
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 2.0 TDI
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.68 %

General
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 2.0 TDI
5F
Generation
KL
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 manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 2750 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
108 hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.22 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
69 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
62 mpg
46 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
914 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
914 mi
Leon 2.0 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).
70 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
70 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft