Car comparison

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSIvsSeat Leon III ST 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)

FR 2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2006-2009
VS

Seat Leon III ST

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2016

Comparison overview

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

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,350 kg
    2,976 lb
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSISeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
Power
200hp149kW
150hp112kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,369kg3,018lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight
1,939kg4,275lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
79.2s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
75.4s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
31.5s
Calculated
41.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg 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
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
705km438mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,323mm170in
4,535mm179in
Width
1,768mm70in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,451mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,527mm60in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
341L
587L
Max trunk volume-
1,470L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
-
CO2 emissions
209g/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 ST 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI: 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 III ST2.0 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)FR 2.0 TFSISeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.5 s
41.6 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
145 km/h
90 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 III ST2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI has 50 hp more than Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: 50 hp (37 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 III ST2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 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 III ST2.0 TDI
1,350 kg
2,976 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 III ST2.0 TDI
215 km/h
134 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 III ST2.0 TDI8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI and Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI: 1.4 s.

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 III ST2.0 TDI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

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 III ST2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
215 km/h
134 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 III ST2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSISeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.6 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,369 kg
3,018 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Fuel consumption
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
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
Range score
705 km
438 mi
-
CO2 score
209 g/km
-
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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) FR 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 19 kg lighter
  • Has 246 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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