Car comparison

Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSIvsRenault Vel Satis 3.5 V6

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

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Seat Leon II (1P)

Cupra 2.0 TFSI

240 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2009
VS

Renault Vel Satis

3.5 V6

241 hp3498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedHatchback2005-2009

Comparison overview

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

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Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSIRenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
Power
240hp179kW
241hp180kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
74.7s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
104.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
23.7s
Calculated
36.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
640km397mi
Calculated
696km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,315mm170in
4,860mm191in
Width
1,768mm70in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,575mm62in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,525mm60in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,509mm59in
1,550mm61in
Trunk volume-
460L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSIRenault Vel Satis 3.5 V6PowerTorque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI5,700-6,300 rpm2,200-5,000 rpm6,550 rpm
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V66,000 rpm3,600 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSIRenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.7 s
36.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
240 hp
179 kW
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
241 hp
180 kW

Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 has 1 hp more than Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI and Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
1,720 kg
3,792 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)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
247 km/h
153 mph
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
235 km/h
146 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)Cupra 2.0 TFSI6.4 s
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V68.3 s

Although Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 has more power, Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI and Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6: 1.9 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)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI and Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6: 2.9 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)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
640 km
397 mi
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
696 km
432 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
240 hp
179 kW
6.4 s
247 km/h
153 mph
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
241 hp
180 kW
8.3 s
235 km/h
146 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)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,575 mm
62.0 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)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 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)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
8.3 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)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSIRenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
241 hp
180 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
8.3 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,575 mm
62.0 in
Range score
640 km
397 mi
696 km
432 mi
Trunk score
-
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 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) Cupra 2.0 TFSIRenault Vel Satis 3.5 V6
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 345 kg lighter
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 56 km (35 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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