The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon ST 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 19)

€ 27,300
SEAT Leon ST 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16) Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 27,700
 SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 19) Leon ST 1.6 TDI
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.7 inches lower.
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16)
71.5
77.8
57.2
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 19)
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16)
103.6
178.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 19)
103.8
179.1
178.5 in
Length
179.1 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
3025 lb
Curb Weight
2952 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
SEAT Leon ST 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.41 %
SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 19)

General

Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
113 hp
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
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

Performance

Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.12 lb/hp
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.99 lb/hp
26.12 lb/hp
Leon ST 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
59 mpg
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
53 mpg
48 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
777 mi
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
777 mi
Leon ST 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).
82.2 kWh
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
41.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.6 cu ft