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Seat Leon II (1P) · Facelift 2009

Cupra R 2.0 TFSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    304 km/h
    189 mph
  • Most powerful
    397 hp
    296 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    289 hp/t
    216 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    190 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    679 km
    422 mi
  • Largest trunk
    341 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hpSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hpSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hpSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI265 hp
Power
397hp296kW+132 hp
344hp257kW+79 hp
313hp233kW+48 hp
265hp198kW
Torque
543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm
473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm
427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,375kg3,031lb
1,375kg3,031lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
1,945kg4,288lb
1,945kg4,288lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
+44 km/h
289 km/h
180 mph
+29 km/h
280 km/h
174 mph
+20 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph-14.4 s
Calculated
67.6s99% target: 286 km/h / 178 mph-8.6 s
Calculated
71.6s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-4.5 s
Calculated
76.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s-1.4 s
5.3s-0.9 s
5.6s-0.6 s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
13.5s-7.8 s
Calculated
15.7s-5.6 s
Calculated
17.4s-3.9 s
Calculated
21.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s-1.3 s
Calculated
5.0s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.3s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.2s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
289hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
251hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t170kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
395Nm/t264lb-ft/ton
Calculated
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
679km422mi
Calculated
679km422mi
Calculated
679km422mi
Calculated
679km422mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,323mm170in
4,323mm170in
4,323mm170in
4,323mm170in
Width
1,768mm70in
1,768mm70in
1,768mm70in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,458mm57in
1,458mm57in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,527mm60in
1,527mm60in
1,527mm60in
1,527mm60in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,508mm59in
1,508mm59in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
341L
341L
341L
341L
Max trunk volume
1,166L
1,166L
1,166L
1,166L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
190g/km
190g/km
190g/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 R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hpSeat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 344 hpSeat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 313 hpSeat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI 265 hpPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 344 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 313 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI 265 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI265 hp6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hpSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hpSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hpSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI265 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.0 s
5.3 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.3 s
5.6 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
15.7 s
17.4 s
21.3 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
289 km/h
180 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
9.0 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.2 s
11.5 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.2 s
13.6 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
193 km/h
120 mph
183 km/h
114 mph
177 km/h
110 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp has 132 hp more than Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI 265 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI 265 hp and Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp: 132 hp (99 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp and Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI 265 hp: 1.4 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 344 hp and Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 313 hp, separated by only 0.3 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)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI265 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
397 hp
296 kW
4.8 s
304 km/h
189 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
344 hp
257 kW
5.3 s
289 km/h
180 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
313 hp
233 kW
5.6 s
280 km/h
174 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI265 hp
265 hp
198 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
Power
397 hp
296 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 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 II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 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 II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 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 II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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

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 R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
Power
397 hp
296 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp 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 R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
4.8 s
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.3 s
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.6 s
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI265 hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.2 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 R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp
227 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI265 hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hpSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hpSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hpSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI265 hp
Power
397 hp
296 kW
344 hp
257 kW
313 hp
233 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.3 s
5.6 s
6.2 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
289 km/h
180 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
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
4,323 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
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
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
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,323 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Range score
679 km
422 mi
679 km
422 mi
679 km
422 mi
679 km
422 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
190 g/km
190 g/km
190 g/km
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
227 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hpSeat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 2) 344 hpSeat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 1) 313 hpSeat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI 265 hp
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,126 LC/year2,126 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp

  • Has 53 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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