The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)

€ 28,200
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 21,400
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 1.3 inches shorter and 1.9 inches wider.
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
168.6 in
Length
169.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.84 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)

General

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
104 hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.53 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
30.53 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
52 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
46 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
759 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
759 mi
Leon 1.6 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).
92.5 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 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