2010 Seat Leon 2.0 FSi vs. 2010 Seat Leon 2.0 TFSi FR

To start off, both 2010 Seat Leon 2.0 FSi and 2010 Seat Leon 2.0 TFSi FR were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Leon 2.0 FSi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Leon 2.0 TFSi FR (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2010 Seat Leon 2.0 FSi. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Leon 2.0 TFSi FR should accelerate faster than 2010 Seat Leon 2.0 FSi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Leon 2.0 TFSi FR weights approximately 74 kg more than 2010 Seat Leon 2.0 FSi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Seat Leon 2.0 TFSi FR (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Seat Leon 2.0 FSi. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Leon 2.0 TFSi FR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Seat Leon 2.0 FSi.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Seat Leon 2.0 FSi 2010 Seat Leon 2.0 TFSi FR
Make Seat Seat
Model Leon Leon
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1983 cc 1982 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 280 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.5 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 92.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.5:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 210 km/hour 229 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.8 seconds 7.3 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1260 kg 1334 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4330 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.2 L/100km 7.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 55 L


 

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