The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)

€ 24,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 25,000
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

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 2.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 169.9 inches long, 69.6 inches wide and 57.4 inches tall.
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
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 2.0 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.04 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)

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 dual clutch 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
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Leon 2.0 TDI

Performance

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.85 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
22.85 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
38 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
551 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
551 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).
127.6 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
127.6 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 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
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft