Car comparison

Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSIvsSeat Leon IV 1.5 eTSI

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 IV

1.5 eTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-present

Comparison overview

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

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
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100

Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSI

  • Lightest
    1,286 kg
    2,835 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    781 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSISeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
Power
185hp138kW
150hp112kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,334kg2,941lb
1,286kg2,835lb
Gross weight
1,904kg4,198lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
81.3s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
90.4s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
37.5s
Calculated
41.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg 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
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
679km422mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,315mm170in
4,368mm172in
Width
1,768mm70in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,686mm106in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,517mm60in
1,516mm60in
Trunk volume
341L
380L
Max trunk volume-
1,301L
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 IV 1.5 eTSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSI: 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 IV1.5 eTSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSISeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.5 s
41.3 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
144 km/h
89 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 IV1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW

Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI has 35 hp more than Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSI 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 IV1.5 eTSI
250 Nm
184 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 IV1.5 eTSI
1,286 kg
2,835 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 IV1.5 eTSI
221 km/h
137 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 IV1.5 eTSI8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI and Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSI: 0.6 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)2.0 TFSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSI and Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI: 1.7 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)2.0 TFSI
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
679 km
422 mi
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
781 km
485 mi

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 IV1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
221 km/h
137 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 IV1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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)2.0 TFSI
Power
185 hp
138 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Seat Leon II (1P) 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)2.0 TFSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.8 s
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
8.4 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)2.0 TFSI
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSISeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
Power
185 hp
138 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.4 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,334 kg
2,941 lb
1,286 kg
2,835 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Range score
679 km
422 mi
781 km
485 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
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 TFSISeat Leon IV 1.5 eTSI
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSI

  • Is 48 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 102 km (64 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 39 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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