The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)

€ 26,800
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 26,800
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
71.5
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
102.2
168.1
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
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 1.5 TSI ACT
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.2 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)

General

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
148 hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
46 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
33 mpg
city
37 mpg
46 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
609 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
609 mi
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft