The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)

€ 24,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 22,400
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15) Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400

ⓘ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 Ecomotive
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)
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 Ecomotive
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.81 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)

General

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

Performance

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
132 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
71 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
27 mpg
city
60 mpg
44 mpg
highway
76 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
941 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
941 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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).
67.9 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
67.9 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft