The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 18)
€ 26,800

€ 25,000

€ 26,800
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.6 inches lower.
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
56.9
71.5
77.8
57.4
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.9 in
Height
57.4 in
102.2
168.1
103.8
168.6
168.1 in
Length
168.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2736 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.49 %

General
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
148 hp
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Performance
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
139 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.49 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
18.49 lb/hp
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
48 mpg
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
33 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
536 mi
Range
634 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
634 mi
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
92.9 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft