The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 23,400

€ 18,200

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive 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 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Leon 1.2 TSI 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
166.5
103.8
167.8
166.5 in
Length
167.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2665 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.49 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
108 hp
104 hp
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
25.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.31 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
59 mpg
48 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
51 mpg
city
40 mpg
64 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
634 mi
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
777 mi
634 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
92.9 kWh
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
82.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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