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Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSIvsMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Seat Leon II (1P)

FR 2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2009
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169)

A 200 Turbo

193 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    696 km
    433 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Power
200hp149kW
193hp144kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,334kg2,941lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight
1,904kg4,198lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
79.6s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
76.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
31.8s
Calculated
36.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
696km433mi
Calculated
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,034cc124cu in
Length
4,323mm170in
3,838mm151in
Width
1,768mm70in
1,764mm69in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,595mm63in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,568mm101in
Front track
1,527mm60in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,547mm61in
Trunk volume-
435L
Max trunk volume
341L
1,995L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
54L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSIMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 TurboPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo5,000 rpm1,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.8 s
36.0 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo and Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
1,334 kg
2,941 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
1,305 kg
2,877 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
229 km/h
142 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
696 km
433 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
684 km
425 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.3 s
229 km/h
142 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW
7.3 s
220 km/h
137 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,323 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
3,838 mm
151.1 in
Height
1,595 mm
62.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.3 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,334 kg
2,941 lb
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,323 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
3,838 mm
151.1 in
Height
1,595 mm
62.8 in
Range score
696 km
433 mi
684 km
425 mi
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSIMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 13 km (8 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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