The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 18,300
€ 22,000
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 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
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
58.1
68.5
77.4
57.4
69.6
77.5
68.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 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
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.93 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
GH
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.97 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
38 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
503 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
504 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
140.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 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
