The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)

€ 25,500
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18) Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 18,000
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) Leon SC 1.6 TDI
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Leon SC 1.6 TDI.
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
71.3
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
102.4
166.5
168.6 in
Length
166.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
2888 lb
Curb Weight
2780 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.74 %
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)

General

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC 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
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
89 hp
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Leon SC 1.6 TDI

Performance

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.24 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.22 lb/hp
31.24 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
57 mpg
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
46 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
758 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
758 mi
Leon SC 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).
84.3 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft