The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI (18 - 20)

€ 16,600
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) Leon ST 1.2 TSI
€ 24,400
SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI (18 - 20) Leon ST 1.6 TDI
€ 16,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Leon ST 1.2 TSI is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
57.1
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)
71.5
77.8
57.2
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.1 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)
103.8
178.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI (18 - 20)
103.8
179.1
178.5 in
Length
179.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
2718 lb
Curb Weight
2981 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.79 %
SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI (18 - 20)

General

Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
5F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
85 hp
113 hp
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon ST 1.6 TDI

Performance

Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
31.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.38 lb/hp
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
31.98 lb/hp
26.38 lb/hp
Leon ST 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
56 mpg
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
739 mi
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
598 mi
739 mi
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
86.4 kWh
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1252 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
41.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.6 cu ft