The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 17,700

€ 22,000

€ 17,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is 3.4 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Leon 1.8 TSI.
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI
56.9
71.3
77.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
71.3 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.9 in
Height
57.4 in
102.4
166.5
101.5
169.9
166.5 in
Length
169.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI
2621 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
531 lb
16.84 %

General
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI
5F
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
158 hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon 1.8 TSI
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25.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
25.2 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
35 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
40 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
503 mi
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
503 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
128.7 kWh
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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