Car comparison

Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSIvsSeat Leon III 2.0 TDI

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

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Seat Leon II (1P)

2.0 TFSI

185 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2006
VS

Seat Leon III

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    221 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    185 hp
    138 kW
  • Lightest
    1,334 kg
    2,941 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSISeatLeon III2.0 TDI
Power
185hp138kW
150hp112kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,334kg2,941lb
1,335kg2,943lb
Gross weight
1,904kg4,198lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
To 99% top speed
81.3s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
85.9s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
37.5s
Calculated
50.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
679km422mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,315mm170in
4,263mm168in
Width
1,768mm70in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,517mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
341L
380L
Max trunk volume-
1,210L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
194g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSISeat Leon III 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSISeatLeon III2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.5 s
50.9 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
185 hp
138 kW
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI has 35 hp more than Seat Leon III 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
1,334 kg
2,941 lb
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI
1,335 kg
2,943 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)2.0 TFSI
221 km/h
137 mph
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI
211 km/h
131 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)2.0 TFSI7.8 s
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI and Seat Leon III 2.0 TDI: 0.6 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)2.0 TFSI
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
185 hp
138 kW
7.8 s
221 km/h
137 mph
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
211 km/h
131 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)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
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSISeatLeon III2.0 TDI
Power
185 hp
138 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.4 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Lightness
1,334 kg
2,941 lb
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
-
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
679 km
422 mi
-
CO2 score
194 g/km
-
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Is 1 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon III 2.0 TDI

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 39 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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