The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (19 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 31,100

€ 17,800

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.4
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
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 1.6
3146 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb

Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.3 %

General
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI
181 hp
101 hp
Leon 1.6
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Leon 1.6
Performance
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon 1.6
140 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon 1.6
▶ REPLAY
17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
17.38 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
31 mpg
Leon 1.6
45 mpg
city
23 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
450 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI
706 mi
450 mi
Leon 1.6
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
144 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
144 kWh
Leon 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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