The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 17,700

€ 21,200

€ 17,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
56.9
71.3
77.8
57.4
71.5
77.8
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.9 in
Height
57.4 in
102.4
166.5
103.8
167.8
166.5 in
Length
167.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
2621 lb
Curb Weight
2835 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
7.55 %

General
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
104 hp
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
119 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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25.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
25.2 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
62 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
40 mpg
city
51 mpg
55 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
818 mi
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
818 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
78.2 kWh
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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