Car comparison

Seat Leon II (1P) · Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSIvsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 FR 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) · Facelift 2009

Cupra 2.0 TFSI

240 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2009-2010
VS

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

FR 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,295 kg
    2,855 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    118 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Power
240hp179kW
184hp137kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,295kg2,855lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
75.5s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
82.0s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
23.8s
Calculated
33.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
663km412mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,323mm170in
4,281mm169in
Width
1,768mm70in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,527mm60in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,512mm60in
Trunk volume
341L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,166L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
199g/km
118g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI5,700-6,300 rpm2,200-5,000 rpm6,550 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 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)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.8 s
33.2 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
150 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
240 hp
179 kW
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSI has 56 hp more than Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSI: 56 hp (42 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
1,295 kg
2,855 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 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
247 km/h
153 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
228 km/h
142 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)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI6.4 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI: 1.1 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)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSI: 3.8 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)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
663 km
412 mi
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
1,111 km
690 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
240 hp
179 kW
6.4 s
247 km/h
153 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
228 km/h
142 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 2009Cupra 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
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,323 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,281 mm
168.5 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 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)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 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)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
6.4 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.5 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)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.5 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,281 mm
168.5 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Range score
663 km
412 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
199 g/km
118 g/km
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 56 hp more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 448 km (279 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 39 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 81 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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