The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)

€ 25,600
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16) Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 22,400
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Leon 1.6 TDI.
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16)
71.3
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
71.3 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16)
102.3
166.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
166.8 in
Length
169.9 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
337 lb
10.47 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)

General

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Leon SC 1.8 TSI 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
104 hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.95 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.19 lb/hp
30.95 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
50 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
49 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
545 mi
Range
727 mi
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
545 mi
727 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
96.7 kWh
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
108 kWh
96.7 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 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