The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 21,800

€ 24,000

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic is 3.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
58.1
68.5
77.4
57.4
69.6
77.4
68.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.1 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
173.8
101.5
169.9
173.8 in
Length
169.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.14 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
GH
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
4-cylinder boxer 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
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
28.8 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
26 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
239 mi
Range
518 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
239 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
160.8 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).
125 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
160.8 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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