The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 18,000
€ 22,000
€ 18,000
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 1.6 TDI is 3.4 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Leon 1.8 TSI.
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI
2780 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.83 %
General
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI
5F
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
89 hp
158 hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
31.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
31.24 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
35 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
67 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
503 mi
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
758 mi
503 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Leon 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 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
