The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16)
€ 28,700

€ 22,300

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Leon 2.0 TDI is 2.4 inches longer and 1.9 inches narrower.
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon 1.2 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
170.2
103.8
167.8
170.2 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2736 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
505 lb
15.58 %

General
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
1P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
108 hp
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
133 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.33 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
19.29 lb/hp
25.33 lb/hp
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
48 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
36 mpg
city
40 mpg
55 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
634 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI
670 mi
634 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
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).
92.9 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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