The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 18,300

€ 24,000

€ 18,300
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 is 10 cm longer, 2.8 cm narrower and 1.7 cm taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
1475
1740
1965
1458
1768
1965
1740 mm
Width
1768 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1475 mm
Height
1458 mm
2620
4415
2578
4315
4415 mm
Length
4315 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1865 kg

Weight Difference:
100 kg
6.92 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
GH
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 bhp
158 bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142 NM
250 NM
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
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
199 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.15 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
12.69 kg/bhp
9.15 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
38 mpg
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
504 mi
Range
518 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
504 mi
518 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).
125 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
140.2 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1166 L