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Seat Leon II (1P) · Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSIvsSeat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI

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 X-Perience

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,122 km
    697 mi
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

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
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    193 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSISeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI
Power
265hp198kW
184hp137kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,529kg3,371lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
76.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.3s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
30.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
679km422mi
Calculated
1,122km697mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu 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
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
129g/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 X-Perience 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI: 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 X-Perience2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSISeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
30.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
224 km/h
139 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
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
155 km/h
97 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 X-Perience2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI has 81 hp more than Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI: 81 hp (60 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 X-Perience2.0 TDI
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 X-Perience2.0 TDI
1,529 kg
3,371 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 X-Perience2.0 TDI
224 km/h
139 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 X-Perience2.0 TDI7.1 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 2.0 TDI: 0.9 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 X-Perience2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI: 3.2 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 R 2.0 TFSI
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 R 2.0 TFSI
679 km
422 mi
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI
1,122 km
697 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 X-Perience2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.1 s
224 km/h
139 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 X-Perience2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 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 X-Perience2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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 X-Perience2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.1 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 X-Perience2.0 TDI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSISeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,529 kg
3,371 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Range score
679 km
422 mi
1,122 km
697 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
129 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
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSISeat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 81 hp more
  • Is 154 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 36 km/h (22 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
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 443 km (276 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 246 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 61 g/km less CO2

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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