The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 26,800
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 31,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Leon 2.0 TDI.
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 2.0 TDI
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
71.5
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.9 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
102.2
168.1
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
168.1 in
Length
170.2 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 2.0 TDI
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.23 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 2.0 TDI
5F
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 Start&Stop
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
168 hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon 2.0 TDI

Performance

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 2.0 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.62 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
19.62 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
42 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
46 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
610 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
610 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft