The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 15,000

€ 20,300

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI is 7.4 inches shorter, 2.8 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
56.9
71.3
77.8
58.1
68.5
77.4
71.3 in
Width
68.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.9 in
Height
58.1 in
102.4
166.5
103.1
173.8
166.5 in
Length
173.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
2575 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
511 lb
16.56 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5F
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
85 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
111 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
▶ REPLAY
30.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
30.29 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
609 mi
Range
497 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
609 mi
497 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft