The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 26,200

€ 17,800

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is 1.3 inches shorter and 1.9 inches wider.
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.4
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
103.8
168.6
101.5
169.9
168.6 in
Length
169.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.91 %

General
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
148 hp
101 hp
Leon 1.6
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
251 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Leon 1.6
Performance
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6
▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
19.44 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
55 mpg
31 mpg
Leon 1.6
45 mpg
city
23 mpg
62 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
450 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
723 mi
450 mi
Leon 1.6
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).
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).
144 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
144 kWh
Leon 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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