Car comparison

Seat Leon II (1P) · Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSIvsSeat Leon IV 2.0 TSI

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 IV

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2021-2023

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSI

  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    820 km
    509 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 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
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSISeatLeon IV2.0 TSI
Power
240hp179kW
190hp142kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,382kg3,047lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
75.5s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
83.2s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
23.8s
Calculated
31.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
663km412mi
Calculated
820km509mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,323mm170in
4,368mm172in
Width
1,768mm70in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,686mm106in
Front track
1,527mm60in
-
Rear track
1,508mm59in
-
Trunk volume
341L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,166L
1,301L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
199g/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 Cupra 2.0 TFSISeat Leon IV 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSI: 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 IV2.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSISeatLeon IV2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.8 s
31.9 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
151 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 IV2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSI has 50 hp more than Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSI: 50 hp (37 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 IV2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 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 IV2.0 TSI
1,382 kg
3,047 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 IV2.0 TSI
231 km/h
144 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 IV2.0 TSI7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSI and Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSI: 1.0 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 IV2.0 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSI: 2.2 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)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
SeatLeon IV2.0 TSI
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 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 IV2.0 TSI
820 km
509 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 IV2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
231 km/h
144 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 IV2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 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)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 IV2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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 IV2.0 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.4 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)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 IV2.0 TSI
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSISeatLeon IV2.0 TSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,382 kg
3,047 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Range score
663 km
412 mi
820 km
509 mi
CO2 score
199 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
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 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 Cupra 2.0 TFSISeat Leon IV 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Is 7 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 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

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 157 km (98 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 39 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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