Car comparison

Peugeot 207 RC 1.6vsSeat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI

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

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Peugeot 207

RC 1.6

174 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2009
VS

Seat Leon II (1P)

FR 2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2006-2009

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Peugeot 207 RC 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,250 kg
    2,756 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    171 g/km
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI

  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    705 km
    438 mi
  • Largest trunk
    341 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPeugeot207RC 1.6SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
174hp130kW
200hp149kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,250kg2,756lb
1,369kg3,018lb
Gross weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,939kg4,275lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
75.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
78.7s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
30.1s
Calculated
31.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
694km432mi
Calculated
705km438mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,030mm159in
4,323mm170in
Width
1,720mm68in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,472mm58in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
2,540mm100in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,475mm58in
1,527mm60in
Rear track
1,468mm58in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
270L
341L
Max trunk volume
923L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
171g/km
209g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Peugeot 207 RC 1.6Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Peugeot 207 RC 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Peugeot207RC 1.66,000 rpm1,600-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 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
MetricPeugeot207RC 1.6SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.1 s
31.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207RC 1.6
174 hp
130 kW
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI has 26 hp more than Peugeot 207 RC 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Peugeot 207 RC 1.6 and Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207RC 1.6
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
1,369 kg
3,018 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207RC 1.6
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207RC 1.67.1 s
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI7.2 s

Although Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI has more power, Peugeot 207 RC 1.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Peugeot 207 RC 1.6 and Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207RC 1.6
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Peugeot 207 RC 1.6 and Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: 0.6 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207RC 1.6
694 km
432 mi
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
705 km
438 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Peugeot207RC 1.6
174 hp
130 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.2 s
229 km/h
142 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
Power
174 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,030 mm
158.7 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 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

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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
Power
174 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Peugeot 207 RC 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.1 s
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.2 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePeugeot207RC 1.6SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
174 hp
130 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
1,369 kg
3,018 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,030 mm
158.7 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 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
694 km
432 mi
705 km
438 mi
CO2 score
171 g/km
209 g/km
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePeugeot 207 RC 1.6Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Peugeot 207 RC 1.6

  • Is 119 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 38 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 11 km (7 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 71 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • 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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