The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 26,800
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 29,500
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 TFSI is 2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
102.2
168.1
170.2 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.52 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
139 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

 REPLAY
15.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.9 lb/hp
16.44 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
41 mpg
Leon 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
41 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
536 mi
Leon 2.0 TFSI
455 mi
536 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).
109.9 kWh
Leon 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 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
1153 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft