The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
€ 23,400

€ 28,200

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 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
168.6
166.5 in
Length
168.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.56 %

General
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
108 hp
178 hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
25.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.31 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
59 mpg
41 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
51 mpg
city
33 mpg
64 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
536 mi
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
777 mi
536 mi
Leon 1.8 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).
109.9 kWh
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
82.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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