The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)
€ 22,600

€ 27,600

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 0.3 inches shorter.
Leon 1.9 TDI
Leon 2.0 TFSI
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.6 in
Width
69.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
170.2
169.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.9 TDI
Leon 2.0 TFSI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.13 %

General
Leon 1.9 TDI
Leon 2.0 TFSI
1P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.9 TDI
Leon 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
208 hp
Leon 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Leon 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Leon 1.9 TDI
Leon 2.0 TFSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TFSI
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28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.9 TDI
Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Leon 1.9 TDI
45 mpg
32 mpg
Leon 2.0 TFSI
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
657 mi
Range
468 mi
Leon 1.9 TDI
657 mi
468 mi
Leon 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
138.2 kWh
Leon 1.9 TDI
107 kWh
138.2 kWh
Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.9 TDI
Leon 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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