The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
€ 18,700

€ 20,300

€ 18,700
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 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 1.6 TDI.
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2630 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
545 lb
17.17 %

General
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
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
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 hp
89 hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon 1.6 TDI
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24.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.67 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
24.35 lb/hp
35.67 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
52 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
759 mi
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
759 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 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