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Seat Leon II (1P) · Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSIvsSeat Toledo III (5P) 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 Toledo III (5P)

2.0 TDI

170 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Toledo III (5P) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • 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
    887 km
    551 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

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
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSISeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI
Power
211hp157kW
170hp127kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,454kg3,206lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
2,054kg4,528lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
To 99% top speed
79.3s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
90.8s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
29.9s
Calculated
53.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
8.1s
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
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
887km551mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,323mm170in
4,458mm176in
Width
1,768mm70in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,568mm62in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,527mm60in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,523mm60in
Trunk volume
341L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,166L
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
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 Toledo III (5P) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Toledo III (5P) 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
SeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI4,200 rpm1,800 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSISeatToledo III (5P)2.0 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
53.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
211 km/h
131 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
140 km/h
87 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
SeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI
170 hp
127 kW

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI has 41 hp more than Seat Toledo III (5P) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Toledo III (5P) 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI: 41 hp (31 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
SeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI
350 Nm
258 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
SeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI
1,454 kg
3,206 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
SeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI
211 km/h
131 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI and Seat Toledo III (5P) 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
SeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Toledo III (5P) 2.0 TDI 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
SeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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
SeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI
887 km
551 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
SeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
211 km/h
131 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
SeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,568 mm
61.7 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
SeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
SeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
SeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 TFSISeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,454 kg
3,206 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,568 mm
61.7 in
Range score
753 km
468 mi
887 km
551 mi
CO2 score
170 g/km
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Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSISeat Toledo III (5P) 2.0 TDI
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 41 hp more
  • Is 134 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 43 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 Toledo III (5P) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 134 km (83 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 159 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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