The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 24,000
€ 28,700
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Leon 1.8 TSI is 0.3 inches shorter.
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
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
170.2
169.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.7 %
General
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
1P
Generation
1P
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 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
168 hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 2.0 TDI
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20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
46 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
670 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
670 mi
Leon 2.0 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).
104.9 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
104.9 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
