The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16)

€ 24,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 22,300
 SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16) Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Leon 1.8 TSI is 2 inches longer and 1.9 inches narrower.
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
69.6 in
Width
71.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16)
103.8
167.8
169.9 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2736 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
450 lb
14.13 %
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16)

General

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
1P
Generation
5F
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop

Performance

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.33 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
25.33 lb/hp
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
48 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
40 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
634 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
634 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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).
92.9 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
92.9 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft