The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
€ 25,000

€ 31,300

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (30 kWh).
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
57.4
69.6
77.5
61
69.7
77.6
69.6 in
Width
69.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.4 in
Height
61 in
101.5
169.9
106.3
175
169.9 in
Length
175 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.91 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
1P
Generation
ZE0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Electrically excited synchronous motor
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
127 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
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22.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.76 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
22.85 lb/hp
32.76 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
( 42 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 kWh✽
( 138 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
42 MPGe
138 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
30 mpg
city
No data
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 kWh
551 mi
Range
124 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
551 mi
124 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
48.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
48.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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