The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
€ 20,300

€ 26,800

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Subaru Impreza 1.5R is 5.7 inches longer, 3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
58.1
68.5
77.4
56.9
71.5
77.8
68.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.1 in
Height
56.9 in
103.1
173.8
102.2
168.1
173.8 in
Length
168.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.22 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
GH
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
104 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
29.11 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
38 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
497 mi
Range
536 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
536 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
109.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft