The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
€ 31,500

€ 31,300

€ 31,500
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 4.8 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
170.2
106.3
175
170.2 in
Length
175 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.87 %

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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
133 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 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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19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.76 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.62 lb/hp
32.76 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
( 47 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
47 MPGe
138 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
33 mpg
city
No data
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 kWh
610 mi
Range
124 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
124 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Environmental Impact
115.2 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
115.2 kWh
48.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
238 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
926 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