Car comparison

Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSIvsSeat Leon IV 1.5 TSI

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

Seat Leon IV

1.5 TSI

204 hp1498 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    0.4 L/100 km
    588.0 mpg US
    706.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    10,000 km
    6,214 mi
  • Best economy score
    100/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSISeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
Power
240hp179kW
204hp152kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,595kg3,516lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.2s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
87.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
23.8s
Calculated
33.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
0.4L/100 km588mpg US706.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
640km397mi
Calculated
10,000km6,214mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,315mm170in
4,368mm172in
Width
1,768mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,682mm106in
Front track
1,525mm60in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,509mm59in
1,516mm60in
Trunk volume-
270L
Max trunk volume-
1,187L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
40L

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 TFSISeat Leon IV 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI: 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
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSISeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.8 s
33.9 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
149 km/h
93 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
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
204 hp
152 kW

Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI has 36 hp more than Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI and Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI: 36 hp (27 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
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
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)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
1,595 kg
3,516 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
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI and Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI: 1.3 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)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI and Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI: 8.2 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
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
10,000 km
6,214 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
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 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
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
7.7 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
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSISeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.7 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 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
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
640 km
397 mi
10,000 km
6,214 mi
Trunk score
-
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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 TFSISeat Leon IV 1.5 TSI
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK0.4 L/100 km588 mpg US706.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km0.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi1.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal60 L16 US gal13 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year105.00 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI

  • Uses 8.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9,360 km (5,816 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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