Car comparison

Seat Leon II (1P) · Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSIvsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 1.5 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

FR 2.0 TFSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012
VS

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,168 kg
    2,575 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    120 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    943 km
    586 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Power
211hp157kW
150hp112kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,168kg2,575lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
78.2s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
83.0s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
29.5s
Calculated
44.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
733km456mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,498cc91cu 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
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
341L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,166L
1,210L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
174g/km
120g/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 FR 2.0 TFSISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.5 s
44.0 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI has 61 hp more than Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI and Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI: 61 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 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)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
1,168 kg
2,575 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 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
233 km/h
145 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
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)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI7.1 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI: 1.1 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 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI and Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI: 2.2 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 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
733 km
456 mi
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
943 km
586 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
7.1 s
233 km/h
145 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 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)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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 20161.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 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)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 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)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.1 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.2 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 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
8.2 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,168 kg
2,575 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
733 km
456 mi
943 km
586 mi
CO2 score
174 g/km
120 g/km
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 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 1.5 TSI

  • Is 152 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 210 km (131 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 39 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 54 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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