The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 29,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

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 TFSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
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 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
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 TFSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.66 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TFSI
1P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
208 hp
Leon 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Leon 2.0 TFSI

Performance

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TFSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TFSI

 REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
31 mpg
Leon 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
455 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
455 mi
Leon 2.0 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
142.1 kWh
Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon 2.0 TFSI
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