Car comparison

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSIvsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Seat Leon II (1P)

FR 2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2006-2009
VS

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,235 kg
    2,723 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    138 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
Power
200hp149kW
180hp134kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,369kg3,018lb
1,235kg2,723lb
Gross weight
1,939kg4,275lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
79.2s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
80.3s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
31.5s
Calculated
33.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
705km438mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,323mm170in
4,282mm169in
Width
1,768mm70in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,527mm60in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,511mm59in
Trunk volume
341L
380L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
209g/km
138g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.5 s
33.7 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI has 20 hp more than Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI and Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
1,369 kg
3,018 lb
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
1,235 kg
2,723 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)FR 2.0 TFSI
229 km/h
142 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
226 km/h
140 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)FR 2.0 TFSI7.2 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI: 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)FR 2.0 TFSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI and Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: 1.8 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)FR 2.0 TFSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
705 km
438 mi
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.2 s
229 km/h
142 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.5 s
226 km/h
140 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)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
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 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)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
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 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)FR 2.0 TFSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.2 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.5 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)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
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,369 kg
3,018 lb
1,235 kg
2,723 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
705 km
438 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
209 g/km
138 g/km
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI

  • Is 134 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 128 km (80 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 39 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 71 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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