Car comparison

Seat Leon II (1P) · Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSIvsSeat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 1.4 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 ST · Facelift 2016

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • 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
    52/100

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,202 kg
    2,650 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    113 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,042 km
    647 mi
  • Largest trunk
    482 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSISeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
Power
211hp157kW
150hp112kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,202kg2,650lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
79.3s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
69.4s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
29.9s
Calculated
38.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
1,042km647mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,323mm170in
4,549mm179in
Width
1,768mm70in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,527mm60in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
341L
482L
Max trunk volume
1,166L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
170g/km
113g/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 ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 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 III STFacelift 20161.4 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 III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.9 s
38.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
95 mph
148 km/h
92 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 III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI has 61 hp more than Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 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 III STFacelift 20161.4 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 III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
1,202 kg
2,650 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 III STFacelift 20161.4 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 TFSI7.2 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 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 ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI: 1.0 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 III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI and Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI: 2.5 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 II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
1,042 km
647 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 III STFacelift 20161.4 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/h7.2 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 III STFacelift 20161.4 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
482 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 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 III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.2 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSISeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.2 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,202 kg
2,650 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
482 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
753 km
468 mi
1,042 km
647 mi
CO2 score
170 g/km
113 g/km
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
482 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSISeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,260 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 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 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
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI

  • Is 118 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 288 km (179 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 141 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 57 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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