The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 28,400
€ 24,000
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 is 1.3 inches shorter and 1.9 inches wider.
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.4
69.6
77.4
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 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
Leon 1.8 TSI
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.05 %
General
Leon 2.0 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon 2.0 TDI
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
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
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
20.44 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
36 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
47 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
518 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI
723 mi
518 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
125 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
125 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 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
