The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20)
€ 21,600

€ 24,800

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Leon 1.6 TDI.
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
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
168.6
166.5 in
Length
168.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
2696 lb
Curb Weight
2890 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.71 %

General
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
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 1.4 TSI ACT 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
148 hp
113 hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
18.22 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
50 mpg
56 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
50 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
739 mi
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
661 mi
739 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
86.4 kWh
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
89 kWh
86.4 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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