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Seat Leon II (1P) · Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSIvsSeat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V

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

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Seat Leon II (1P) · Facelift 2009

FR 2.0 TFSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012
VS

Seat Ibiza III

Cupra 1.8 i 20V

180 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2004-2006

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    341 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSISeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
Power
211hp157kW
180hp134kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,177kg2,595lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
78.2s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
77.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
29.5s
Calculated
30.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
733km456mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
4,323mm170in
3,955mm156in
Width
1,768mm70in
1,700mm67in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,460mm97in
Front track
1,527mm60in
1,435mm56in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,425mm56in
Trunk volume
341L
265L
Max trunk volume
1,166L
1,030L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
45L
CO2 emissions
174g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSISeat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20VPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V5,800 rpm2,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSISeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.5 s
30.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.9 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
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
180 hp
134 kW

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI has 31 hp more than Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V and Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI: 31 hp (23 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
245 Nm
181 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
1,177 kg
2,595 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)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
233 km/h
145 mph
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI and Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V: 0.2 s.

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)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
7.1 s
233 km/h
145 mph
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
180 hp
134 kW
7.3 s
230 km/h
143 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)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
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
3,955 mm
155.7 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSISeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
Power
211 hp
157 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
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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
5 seats
Trunk
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
3,955 mm
155.7 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
733 km
456 mi
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CO2 score
174 g/km
-
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 76 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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