Car comparison

Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSIvsAUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Seat Leon III

Cupra 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2015
VS

AUDI A1 (8X)

2.0 TFSI

256 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2012

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,346 kg
    2,967 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    197 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    758 km
    471 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSIAUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
Power
265hp198kW
256hp191kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,346kg2,967lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
71.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.4s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
20.2s
Calculated
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
758km471mi
Calculated
523km325mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,271mm168in
3,987mm157in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,469mm97in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,463mm58in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,450mm57in
Trunk volume
380L
210L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
860L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
45L
CO2 emissions-
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSIAUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI5,350-6,600 rpm1,700-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI6,000 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSIAUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.2 s
21.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
256 hp
191 kW

Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI has 9 hp more than AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI and Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
1,346 kg
2,967 lb
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
1,390 kg
3,064 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 IIICupra 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI5.9 s
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI5.7 s

Although Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI has more power, AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI and Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI: 0.2 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 IIICupra 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI and AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI: 2.0 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 IIICupra 2.0 TSI
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
758 km
471 mi
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
523 km
325 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
256 hp
191 kW
5.7 s
245 km/h
152 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 IIICupra 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,271 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,987 mm
157.0 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 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 IIICupra 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI 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 IIICupra 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.9 s
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
5.7 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 IIICupra 2.0 TSI
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSIAUDIA1 (8X)2.0 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
256 hp
191 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,346 kg
2,967 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,271 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,987 mm
157.0 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
758 km
471 mi
523 km
325 mi
CO2 score
-
199 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSIAUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Is 44 kg lighter
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 234 km (146 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 170 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

AUDI A1 (8X) 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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