Car comparison

Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSIvsSeat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI

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

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Seat Leon IV

1.5 TSI

204 hp1498 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Seat Leon II (1P)

FR 2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2009

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
    7.3 s
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,334 kg
    2,941 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    341 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    0.4 L/100 km
    588.0 mpg US
    706.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    10,000 km
    6,214 mi
  • Best economy score
    100/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IV1.5 TSISeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
204hp152kW
200hp149kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,334kg2,941lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
1,904kg4,198lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
87.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
79.6s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
33.9s
Calculated
31.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
0.4L/100 km588mpg US706.2mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
10,000km6,214mi
Calculated
696km433mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,368mm172in
4,323mm170in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
2,682mm106in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,527mm60in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
270L
-
Max trunk volume
1,187L
341L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSISeat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon IV1.5 TSISeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.9 s
31.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI has 4 hp more than Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI and Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
1,334 kg
2,941 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 IV1.5 TSI
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
229 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 IV1.5 TSI7.7 s
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI7.3 s

Although Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI has more power, Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI and Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI: 0.4 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 IV1.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI and Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: 7.5 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 IV1.5 TSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
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 IV1.5 TSI
10,000 km
6,214 mi
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
696 km
433 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.3 s
229 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 IV1.5 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
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

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 IV1.5 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
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

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 IV1.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
7.7 s
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.3 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 IV1.5 TSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IV1.5 TSISeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,334 kg
2,941 lb
Fuel consumption
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
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
Range score
10,000 km
6,214 mi
696 km
433 mi
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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 IV 1.5 TSISeat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI
Consumption0.4 L/100 km588 mpg US706.2 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km0.70 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi1.13 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used60 L16 US gal13 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost105.00 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 7.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9,304 km (5,781 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 261 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 71 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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