The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 24,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 23,800
 SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16) Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2784 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
401 lb
12.59 %
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.4 TSI ACT 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop

Performance

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
132 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
50 mpg
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
661 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
661 mi
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
89 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
89 kWh
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft