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Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6vsSeat Leon II (1P) · Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI

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

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Mini Hatch (R56)

JCW 1.6

211 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2010-2014
VS

Seat Leon II (1P) · Facelift 2009

FR 2.0 TFSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,130 kg
    2,491 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    165 g/km
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
211hp157kW
211hp157kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,130kg2,491lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
66.8s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
78.2s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
24.5s
Calculated
29.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
704km438mi
Calculated
733km456mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
3,714mm146in
4,323mm170in
Width
1,683mm66in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,407mm55in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
2,467mm97in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,453mm57in
1,527mm60in
Rear track
1,461mm58in
1,508mm59in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
160L
341L
Max trunk volume
680L
1,166L
Doors
3
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
165g/km
174g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.66,000 rpm2,000-5,300 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.5 s
29.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
211 hp
157 kW
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
1,130 kg
2,491 lb
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
1,320 kg
2,910 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
238 km/h
148 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.66.5 s
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6 and Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
704 km
438 mi
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
733 km
456 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
211 hp
157 kW
6.5 s
238 km/h
148 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
7.1 s
233 km/h
145 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
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,714 mm
146.2 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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

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
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6 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
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.5 s
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.1 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
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.1 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,130 kg
2,491 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,714 mm
146.2 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
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
Range score
704 km
438 mi
733 km
456 mi
CO2 score
165 g/km
174 g/km
Trunk score
160 L
5.7 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 29 km (18 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 181 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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