The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 24,000

€ 15,000

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Leon 1.8 TSI and the Leon 1.4 are absolutely identical. Both are 169.9 inches long, 69.6 inches wide and 57.4 inches tall.
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.4
57.4
69.6
77.4
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.6 in
Width
69.6 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
169.9
169.9 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.4
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb

Weight Difference:
428 lb
13.44 %

General
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.4
1P
Generation
1P
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
85 hp
Leon 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Leon 1.4
Performance
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.4
132 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.4
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20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.45 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
32.45 lb/hp
Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
34 mpg
Leon 1.4
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
495 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
495 mi
Leon 1.4
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).
130.7 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
130.7 kWh
Leon 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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