The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
€ 21,000

€ 35,600

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 10.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 3.3 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
56.9
71.3
77.8
60.2
70.4
79.9
71.3 in
Width
70.4 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.9 in
Height
60.2 in
102.4
166.5
106.3
176.8
166.5 in
Length
176.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
2679 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
805 lb
23.11 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
5F
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Electrically excited synchronous motor
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
119 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
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25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
25.76 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 kWh✽
( 136 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
49 mpg
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
42 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
647 mi
Range
163 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
647 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
49.4 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
90.9 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft







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