The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)

€ 25,100
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (16 - 18) Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 15,500
 SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) Leon 1.2 TSI
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Leon 1.2 TSI.
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.2 TSI
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
71.3
77.8
58.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
71.5
77.8
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.3 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
102.2
167.2
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
103.8
167.8
167.2 in
Length
167.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.2 TSI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.91 %
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)

General

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.2 TSI
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
85 hp
Leon 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Leon 1.2 TSI

Performance

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.2 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
15.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
15.98 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
Leon 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
45 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
598 mi
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
598 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
98.5 kWh
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
98.5 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft