The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 15)

€ 29,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 26,300
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 15) Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Leon 2.0 TFSI is 2.4 inches longer and 1.9 inches narrower.
Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 15)
103.8
167.8
170.2 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.01 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 15)

General

Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
1P
Generation
5F
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 Start&Stop
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
148 hp
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop

Performance

Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
145 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
15.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.9 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Leon 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
53 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
45 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
706 mi
Leon 2.0 TFSI
455 mi
706 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI 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).
90.4 kWh
Leon 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft