The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 29,500

€ 25,500

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 TFSI is 1.6 inches longer and 1.9 inches narrower.
Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.4
71.5
77.8
69.6 in
Width
71.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
170.2
103.8
168.6
170.2 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.67 %

General
Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
1P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline 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
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
178 hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
145 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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15.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.9 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Leon 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
39 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
518 mi
Leon 2.0 TFSI
455 mi
518 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
113.6 kWh
Leon 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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