2011 Seat Leon 2.0 TDi vs. 2011 Seat Leon 2.0 TFSi FR
To start off, both 2011 Seat Leon 2.0 TDi and 2011 Seat Leon 2.0 TFSi FR were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Seat Leon 2.0 TFSi FR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Leon 2.0 TFSi FR (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2011 Seat Leon 2.0 TDi. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Leon 2.0 TFSi FR should accelerate faster than 2011 Seat Leon 2.0 TDi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Leon 2.0 TDi weights approximately 322 kg more than 2011 Seat Leon 2.0 TFSi FR.
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, 2011 Seat Leon 2.0 TDi (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Seat Leon 2.0 TFSi FR. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Leon 2.0 TDi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Seat Leon 2.0 TFSi FR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Seat Leon 2.0 TDi | 2011 Seat Leon 2.0 TFSi FR | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Leon | Leon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| 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 | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 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 | 1656 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 | 5.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
