The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)

€ 26,900
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 18,500
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500

ⓘ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 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 (16 - 18)
71.3
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
71.5
77.8
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
102.2
167.2
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI
2881 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.98 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)

General

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual 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
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
89 hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

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

325 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.19 lb/hp
31.73 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
57 mpg
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
57 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
45 mpg
46 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
758 mi
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
758 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
84.3 kWh
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 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
1144 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft