The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 26,600

€ 28,900

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is 4.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT.
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT
57.1
71.5
77.8
57
70.8
78.4
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.1 in
Height
57 in
103.8
178.5
105.7
182.8
178.5 in
Length
182.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT
2923 lb
Curb Weight
3111 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.01 %

General
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT
5F
Generation
KL
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
108 hp
148 hp
Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT
Performance
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
27.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.02 lb/hp
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.06 lb/hp
21.02 lb/hp
Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
59 mpg
49 mpg
Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT
53 mpg
city
39 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
647 mi
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
777 mi
647 mi
Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
90.9 kWh
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
82.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1276 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft













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