Car comparison

AUDI S3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIvsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI

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

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AUDI S3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
VS

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

Cupra R 2.0 TSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    775 km
    481 mi
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,378 kg
    3,038 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    225 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
Power
310hp231kW
310hp231kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,378kg3,038lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
17.4s
Calculated
19.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
775km481mi
Calculated
685km426mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,252mm167in
4,324mm170in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,401mm55in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,596mm102in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,568mm62in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,543mm61in
Trunk volume
325L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,060L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
163g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5,800-6,500 rpm1,850-5,700 rpm6,750 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI5,800-6,500 rpm1,800-5,700 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.4 s
19.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
1,378 kg
3,038 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5.2 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
775 km
481 mi
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
685 km
426 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,252 mm
167.4 in
Height
1,401 mm
55.2 in
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 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
4,324 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 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
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 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
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.2 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.8 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
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,378 kg
3,038 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,252 mm
167.4 in
Height
1,401 mm
55.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,324 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Range score
775 km
481 mi
685 km
426 mi
CO2 score
163 g/km
-
Trunk score
325 L
11.5 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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
VehicleAUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 90 km (56 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI

  • Is 27 kg lighter
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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