The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
€ 20,400

€ 28,200

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI Ecomotive is 1.3 inches longer and 1.9 inches narrower.
Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.4
71.5
77.8
69.6 in
Width
71.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
169.9
103.8
168.6
169.9 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.14 %

General
Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
1P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
104 hp
178 hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
116 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
28.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
28.09 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
52 mpg
41 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
536 mi
Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
759 mi
536 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
109.9 kWh
Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
92.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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