The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)

€ 25,300
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (15 - 16) Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
€ 25,500
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18) Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 0.7 inches shorter.
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (15 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
167.8 in
Length
168.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.38 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)

General

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

Engine

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
148 hp
178 hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

Performance

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

384 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
55 mpg
39 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
518 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
723 mi
518 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
113.6 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft