The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12)

€ 29,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 26,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12) Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Leon 2.0 TFSI is 0.3 inches longer.
Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
69.6 in
Width
69.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
170.2 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.66 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12)

General

Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
1P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
138 hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Leon 2.0 TDI

Performance

Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
15.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.57 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.9 lb/hp
23.57 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Leon 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
44 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
645 mi
Leon 2.0 TFSI
455 mi
645 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Leon 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft