The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20)
€ 18,600

€ 22,200

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.6i is 5.4 inches longer, 3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
57.7
68.5
78.7
57.4
71.5
77.8
68.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.7 in
Height
57.4 in
104.1
174
103.8
168.6
174 in
Length
168.6 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
311 lb
10.22 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
G4
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB16
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
27.16 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
38 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
551 mi
Range
634 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
551 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
92.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
117.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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