The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 24,000
€ 18,500
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI
57.4
69.6
77.4
57.4
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
101.5
169.9
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 1.6 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
11.36 %
General
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI
1P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
89 hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.6 TDI
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20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
57 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
758 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
758 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
84.3 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI
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
