Car comparison

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSIvsRenault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V

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 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2006-2009
VS

Renault Clio III (PHASE I)

RS 2.0 16V

197 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    705 km
    438 mi
  • Largest trunk
    341 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSIRenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
200hp149kW
197hp147kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
215Nm159lb-ft
Curb weight
1,369kg3,018lb
1,260kg2,778lb
Gross weight
1,939kg4,275lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
79.2s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
70.1s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
31.5s
Calculated
37.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
705km438mi
Calculated
618km384mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,323mm170in
3,991mm157in
Width
1,768mm70in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,527mm60in
1,370mm54in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,360mm54in
Ground clearance-
113mm4in
Trunk volume
341L
288L
Max trunk volume-
1,028L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
209g/km
-

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 TFSIRenault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V7,250 rpm5,550 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSIRenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.5 s
37.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
152 km/h
94 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
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
197 hp
147 kW

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI has 3 hp more than Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V and Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: 3 hp (2 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
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
215 Nm
159 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
1,369 kg
3,018 lb
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
1,260 kg
2,778 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
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI7.2 s
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V6.9 s

Although Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI has more power, Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V and Seat Leon II (1P) FR 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
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI and Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V: 1.1 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
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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
705 km
438 mi
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
618 km
384 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
7.2 s
229 km/h
142 mph
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
197 hp
147 kW
6.9 s
215 km/h
134 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/h7.2 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
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
3,991 mm
157.1 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 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/h7.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.2 s
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.9 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
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSIRenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
200 hp
149 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
215 Nm
159 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,369 kg
3,018 lb
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
3,991 mm
157.1 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Range score
705 km
438 mi
618 km
384 mi
CO2 score
209 g/km
-
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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
VehicleSeat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSIRenault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 65 Nm more
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 87 km (54 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 53 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V

  • Is 109 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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