The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 24,000
€ 30,000
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Leon 1.8 TSI is 2.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Leon 2.0 TDI.
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
57.4
69.6
77.4
57.3
70.9
78.4
69.6 in
Width
70.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.3 in
101.5
169.9
105.7
172
169.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
1P
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-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
148 hp
at 3000 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 2.0 TDI
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20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.54 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
21.54 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
65 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
57 mpg
44 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
863 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
863 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).
74 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
74 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
