The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 29,800
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18) Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
€ 22,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000

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 1.8 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
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 1.8 TSI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.63 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)

General

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI
5F
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI
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
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
148 hp
158 hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI

Performance

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI

 REPLAY
19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
19.89 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
52 mpg
35 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
503 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
690 mi
503 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
128.7 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
92.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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