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

€ 19,100

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 TSI 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 TSI
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 TSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.38 %

General
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.4 TSI
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
123 hp
Leon 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Leon 1.4 TSI
Performance
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.4 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon 1.4 TSI
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20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
37 mpg
Leon 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
542 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
542 mi
Leon 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
119.4 kWh
Leon 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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