2010 Seat Leon 2.0 TDi DSG vs. 2010 Seat Leon 2.0 TFSi Cupra R
To start off, both 2010 Seat Leon 2.0 TDi DSG and 2010 Seat Leon 2.0 TFSi Cupra R were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Leon 2.0 TFSi Cupra R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Leon 2.0 TFSi Cupra R (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2010 Seat Leon 2.0 TDi DSG. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Leon 2.0 TFSi Cupra R should accelerate faster than 2010 Seat Leon 2.0 TDi DSG. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Leon 2.0 TDi DSG weights approximately 21 kg more than 2010 Seat Leon 2.0 TFSi Cupra R.
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 TDi DSG (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Seat Leon 2.0 TFSi Cupra R. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Leon 2.0 TDi DSG will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Seat Leon 2.0 TFSi Cupra R.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Seat Leon 2.0 TDi DSG | 2010 Seat Leon 2.0 TFSi Cupra R | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Leon | Leon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 6.4 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 | 1355 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 | 6.3 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
