Car comparison

Seat Leon II (1P) · Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSIvsSeat Leon IV 2.0 TDI

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 IV

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-present

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
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • 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 IV 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSISeatLeon IV2.0 TDI
Power
211hp157kW
150hp112kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,371kg3,023lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
79.3s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
93.0s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
29.9s
Calculated
45.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg 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
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,323mm170in
4,368mm172in
Width
1,768mm70in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,686mm106in
Front track
1,527mm60in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,516mm60in
Trunk volume
341L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,166L
1,301L
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 IV 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon IV 2.0 TDI: 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 IV2.0 TDI3,000-4,200 rpm1,700-2,750 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSISeatLeon IV2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.9 s
45.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
95 mph
142 km/h
88 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 IV2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI has 61 hp more than Seat Leon IV 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon IV 2.0 TDI 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 IV2.0 TDI
360 Nm
266 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 IV2.0 TDI
1,371 kg
3,023 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 IV2.0 TDI
218 km/h
135 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 IV2.0 TDI8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI and Seat Leon IV 2.0 TDI: 1.4 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 II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon IV2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon IV 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI: 2.3 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 IV2.0 TDI
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 IV2.0 TDI
1,000 km
621 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 IV2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
218 km/h
135 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 IV2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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 IV2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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 IV2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.6 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 IV2.0 TDI
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSISeatLeon IV2.0 TDI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,371 kg
3,023 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Range score
753 km
468 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
170 g/km
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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
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 IV 2.0 TDI
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Is 51 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 50 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon IV 2.0 TDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 247 km (153 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 39 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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