The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Peugeot 308 5-door 140 THP Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 24,000

€ 23,300

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is 1.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Peugeot 308 140 THP.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
57.4
69.6
77.4
59
71.5
80.2
69.6 in
Width
71.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.4 in
Height
59 in
101.5
169.9
102.7
168.3
169.9 in
Length
168.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4092 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.04 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
1P
Generation
4*
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
5FT
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
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
132 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

Peugeot 308 140 THP
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20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.85 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
22.85 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
30 mpg
Peugeot 308 140 THP
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
472 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
472 mi
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Environmental Impact
125 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).
149.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
149.7 kWh
Peugeot 308 140 THP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Peugeot 308 140 THP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
939 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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