Seat Leon II (1P) · Facelift 2009
Car comparison
Seat Leon II (1P) · Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSIvsSeat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonSeat Leon X-Perience
1.8 TSI
Comparison overview
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Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.2 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful265 hp198 kW
- Highest torque350 Nm258 lb-ft
- Lightest1,375 kg3,031 lb
- Best power-to-weight193 hp/t144 kW/t5.2 kg/hp
- Best overall score65/100
- Best performance score61/100
Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption8.0 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.6 L/100 km42.0 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions150 g/km
- Best estimated range846 km526 mi
- Largest trunk587 L
- Best economy score89/100
- Best practicality score87/100
Specification comparison
| Model | SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI | SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265hp198kW | 180hp134kW |
| Torque | 350Nm258lb-ft | 280Nm207lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,375kg3,031lb | 1,486kg3,276lb |
| Gross weight | 1,945kg4,288lb | 2,010kg4,431lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | 221 km/h 137 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 76.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 65.8s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.2s | 7.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 21.3s Calculated | 31.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.9s Calculated | 6.8s 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 | 8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK | 5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.2s Calculated | 15.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb Calculated | 121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton Calculated | 188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 679km422mi Calculated | 846km526mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,798cc110cu in |
| Length | 4,323mm170in | 4,543mm179in |
| Width | 1,768mm70in | 1,816mm71in |
| Height | 1,458mm57in | 1,481mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,578mm101in | 2,630mm104in |
| Front track | 1,527mm60in | 1,541mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,508mm59in | 1,503mm59in |
| Trunk volume | 341L | 587L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,166L | - |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 55L | 55L |
| CO2 emissions | 190g/km | 150g/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: Power / Torque
- Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI | 6,000 rpm | 2,500-5,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI | 4,500-6,200 rpm | 1,350-4,500 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI | SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 31.7 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited | 221 km/h 137 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 | 9.4 s | 10.0 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 | 154 km/h 96 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI | 265 hp 198 kW |
| SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI | 180 hp 134 kW |
Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI has 85 hp more than Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI.
The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI and Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI: 85 hp (63 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft |
| SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI | 1,375 kg 3,031 lb |
| SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI | 1,486 kg 3,276 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI | 221 km/h 137 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI | 6.2 s |
| SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI | 7.2 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI and Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI: 1.0 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI | 8.1 L/100 km 29.0 mpg US 34.9 mpg UK |
| SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI | 193 hp/t 144 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp |
| SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI | 121 hp/t 90 kW/t 8.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI | 679 km 422 mi |
| SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI | 846 km 526 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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 X-Perience1.8 TSI | 180 hp 134 kW | 7.2 s | 221 km/h 137 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI |
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| SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI |
| 8.1 L/100 km 29.0 mpg US 34.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI |
| 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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 X-Perience1.8 TSI | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | 7.2 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel 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 X-Perience1.8 TSI | 121 hp/t 90 kW/t 8.3 kg/hp | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI | SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 265 hp 198 kW | 180 hp 134 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 | 221 km/h 137 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,375 kg 3,031 lb | 1,486 kg 3,276 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 679 km 422 mi | 846 km 526 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 190 g/km | 150 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 | 121 hp/t 90 kW/t 8.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI | Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK | 6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 14.17 LC100 km | 11.38 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 22.81 LC100 mi | 18.31 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal | 975 L258 US gal214 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,126 LC/year | 1,706 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
- Has 85 hp more
- Has 70 Nm more
- Is 111 kg lighter
- Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 39 km/h (24 mph) higher top speed
- Has 72 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Smallest trunk
- Highest CO2 emissions
Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI
- Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 167 km (104 mi) more estimated range
- Has 246 L more trunk volume
- Emits 40 g/km less CO2
Pros
- 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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