The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (16 - 18)
€ 15,000

€ 23,200

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Leon SC 1.2 TSI 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
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
167.2
103.8
168.6
167.2 in
Length
168.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
2575 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
7.31 %

General
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
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
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
85 hp
113 hp
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
111 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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30.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.58 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
30.29 lb/hp
24.58 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
59 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
37 mpg
city
51 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
777 mi
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
609 mi
777 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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).
82.2 kWh
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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