The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST 1.8 TSI (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI 4Drive (14 - 15)
€ 26,200

€ 24,300

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 0.6 inches lower.
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
56.5
71.5
77.8
57.1
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
57.1 in
103.6
178.5
103.8
178.5
178.5 in
Length
178.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.86 %

General
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5F
Generation
5F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 3000 rpm
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
104 hp
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
140 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
16.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.85 lb/hp
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.78 lb/hp
30.85 lb/hp
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
52 mpg
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
46 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
690 mi
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
690 mi
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
92.5 kWh
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft












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