The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 28,700

€ 15,000

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 0.3 inches longer.
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon 1.4
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
170.2
101.5
169.9
170.2 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon 1.4
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb

Weight Difference:
483 lb
14.9 %

General
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon 1.4
1P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
85 hp
Leon 1.4
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Leon 1.4
Performance
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon 1.4
133 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon 1.4
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19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.45 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
19.29 lb/hp
32.45 lb/hp
Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
34 mpg
Leon 1.4
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
495 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI
670 mi
495 mi
Leon 1.4
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).
130.7 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
Leon 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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