Car comparison

Seat Leon II (1P) · Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSIvsSeat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 Cupra 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 R 2.0 TFSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

Cupra 2.0 TSI

290 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Most powerful
    290 hp
    216 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    207 hp/t
    154 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    149 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    769 km
    478 mi
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSISeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
265hp198kW
290hp216kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,401kg3,089lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
60.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
19.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
679km422mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,323mm170in
4,548mm179in
Width
1,768mm70in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,527mm60in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
341L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,166L
1,470L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
149g/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 III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI: 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 III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI5,400-6,500 rpm1,950-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSISeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
19.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
172 km/h
107 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 III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
290 hp
216 kW

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI has 25 hp more than Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI: 25 hp (19 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 III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
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 R 2.0 TFSI
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
1,401 kg
3,089 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 III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI6.3 s

Although Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI has more power, Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI: 0.1 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 R 2.0 TFSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI: 1.6 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 R 2.0 TFSI
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 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 III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
769 km
478 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 III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
290 hp
216 kW
6.3 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
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 III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 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 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 III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 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 III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.3 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 III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSISeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
290 hp
216 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,401 kg
3,089 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Range score
679 km
422 mi
769 km
478 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 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) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSISeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 26 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 90 km (56 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 246 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 41 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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