Car comparison

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSIvsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 2.0 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 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2009
VS

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,269 kg
    2,798 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    806 km
    501 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
200hp149kW
190hp142kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,334kg2,941lb
1,269kg2,798lb
Gross weight
1,904kg4,198lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
79.6s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
77.7s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
31.8s
Calculated
31.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
696km433mi
Calculated
806km501mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu 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-
380L
Max trunk volume
341L
1,210L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L

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 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.8 s
31.6 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
153 km/h
95 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 20162.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI has 10 hp more than Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: 10 hp (7 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 20162.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 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
1,334 kg
2,941 lb
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
1,269 kg
2,798 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 20162.0 TSI
228 km/h
142 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 TFSI7.3 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI7.2 s

Although Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI has more power, Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: 0.1 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)FR 2.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: 1.7 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
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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
696 km
433 mi
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
806 km
501 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
7.3 s
229 km/h
142 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
228 km/h
142 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/h7.3 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 20162.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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/h7.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 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
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.3 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.2 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)FR 2.0 TFSI
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,334 kg
2,941 lb
1,269 kg
2,798 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
696 km
433 mi
806 km
501 mi
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 110 km (69 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 39 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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