Car comparison

Peugeot 206 · Facelift 2003 2.0 RCvsSeat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI

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

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Peugeot 206 · Facelift 2003

2.0 RC

177 hp1997 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2003-2007
VS

Seat Leon II (1P)

2.0 TFSI

185 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2006

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI

  • Most powerful
    185 hp
    138 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    194 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    679 km
    422 mi
  • Largest trunk
    341 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,100 kg
    2,425 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPeugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RCSeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
Power
177hp132kW
185hp138kW
Torque
202Nm149lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,100kg2,425lb
1,334kg2,941lb
Gross weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,904kg4,198lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
77.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
81.3s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
31.1s
Calculated
37.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
581km361mi
Calculated
679km422mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
3,835mm151in
4,315mm170in
Width
1,673mm66in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
2,442mm96in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,437mm57in
1,533mm60in
Rear track
1,425mm56in
1,517mm60in
Trunk volume
210L
341L
Max trunk volume
992L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
204g/km
194g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RCSeat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC7,000 rpm4,750 rpm7,250 rpm
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPeugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RCSeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.1 s
37.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
177 hp
132 kW
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
185 hp
138 kW

Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI has 8 hp more than Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC.

The biggest power difference is between Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC and Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
202 Nm
149 lb-ft
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
1,334 kg
2,941 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
221 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC7.5 s
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI7.8 s

Although Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI has more power, Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC and Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI and Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
581 km
361 mi
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
679 km
422 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
177 hp
132 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
185 hp
138 kW
7.8 s
221 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
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,835 mm
151.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
Power
185 hp
138 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,315 mm
169.9 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
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
Power
185 hp
138 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC 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
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
7.5 s
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.8 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
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePeugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RCSeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
185 hp
138 kW
Torque
202 Nm
149 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
1,334 kg
2,941 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,835 mm
151.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Range score
581 km
361 mi
679 km
422 mi
CO2 score
204 g/km
194 g/km
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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
VehiclePeugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RCSeat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC

  • Is 234 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 68 Nm more
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 98 km (61 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 131 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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