The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
€ 31,500

€ 26,800

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Leon 2.0 TDI is 2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
57.4
69.6
77.5
56.9
71.5
77.8
69.6 in
Width
71.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
170.2
102.2
168.1
170.2 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.23 %

General
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
1P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon 2.0 TDI
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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
178 hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
133 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
19.62 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
41 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
49 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
536 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
536 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
109.9 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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