Car comparison

Seat Leon II (1P) · Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSIvsSeat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI

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 R 2.0 TFSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012
VS

Seat Leon II (1P)

FR 2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    193 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    190 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    341 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,369 kg
    3,018 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    705 km
    438 mi
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSISeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
265hp198kW
200hp149kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,369kg3,018lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
1,939kg4,275lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
76.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
79.2s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
31.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
679km422mi
Calculated
705km438mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,323mm170in
4,323mm170in
Width
1,768mm70in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,527mm60in
1,527mm60in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
341L
341L
Max trunk volume
1,166L
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
209g/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 TFSISeat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 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 TFSISeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
31.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI has 65 hp more than Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI and Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI: 65 hp (48 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 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 R 2.0 TFSI
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
1,369 kg
3,018 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 R 2.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
229 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 R 2.0 TFSI6.2 s
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI and Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: 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 R 2.0 TFSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

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 R 2.0 TFSI
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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 R 2.0 TFSI
679 km
422 mi
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
705 km
438 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
265 hp
198 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.2 s
229 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 R 2.0 TFSI
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
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 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
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
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 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 R 2.0 TFSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.2 s
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.2 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
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSISeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,369 kg
3,018 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
Range score
679 km
422 mi
705 km
438 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
209 g/km
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSISeat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 65 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 19 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 6 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 km (16 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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