The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 24,600
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 15) Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
€ 22,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000

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 Start&Stop is 2 inches shorter and 1.9 inches wider.
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 15)
71.5
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 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 2.0 TDI (12 - 15)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
167.8 in
Length
169.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.75 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)

General

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI
5F
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
148 hp
158 hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI

Performance

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI

 REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
19.44 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
57 mpg
35 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
47 mpg
city
26 mpg
65 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
503 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
758 mi
503 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
128.7 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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