The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon ST 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
€ 16,600

€ 28,600

€ 16,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 length and width, but the Leon ST 1.2 TSI is 0.6 inches taller.
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Leon ST 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
57.1
71.5
77.8
56.5
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.1 in
Height
56.5 in
103.8
178.5
103.7
178.5
178.5 in
Length
178.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Leon ST 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
401 lb
12.85 %

General
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Leon ST 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
85 hp
181 hp
Leon ST 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Leon ST 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Leon ST 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
111 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
31.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.24 lb/hp
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
31.98 lb/hp
17.24 lb/hp
Leon ST 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Leon ST 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
55 mpg
Leon ST 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
723 mi
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
609 mi
723 mi
Leon ST 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Leon ST 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Leon ST 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft












41.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.6 cu ft