Car comparison

Seat Leon II (1P) · Facelift 2009 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) · Facelift 2009

FR 2.0 TFSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012
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

  • 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 economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
211hp157kW
190hp142kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,269kg2,798lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
79.3s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
77.7s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
29.9s
Calculated
31.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
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
341L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,166L
1,210L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
170g/km
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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 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 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)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 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)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.9 s
31.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
95 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)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI has 21 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) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI: 21 hp (16 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 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)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
1,320 kg
2,910 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)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
233 km/h
145 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)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI7.2 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI7.2 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
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI: 1.1 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 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)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
753 km
468 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)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
7.2 s
233 km/h
145 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)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 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 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)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.2 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)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.2 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,269 kg
2,798 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
753 km
468 mi
806 km
501 mi
CO2 score
170 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
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.

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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 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 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

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 51 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 53 km (33 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 39 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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