Car comparison

Seat Leon II (1P) · Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSIvsAUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI

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

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Seat Leon II (1P) · Facelift 2009

Cupra R 2.0 TFSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012
VS

AUDI S3 Sportback (8PA)

2.0 TFSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI

  • 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
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    193 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    190 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    341 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSIAUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Power
265hp198kW
265hp198kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,415kg3,120lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
76.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
65.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
679km422mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,323mm170in
4,302mm169in
Width
1,768mm70in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,402mm55in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,527mm60in
1,522mm60in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,506mm59in
Trunk volume
341L
302L
Max trunk volume
1,166L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
60L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
195g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSIAUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSIAUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
20.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)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 II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
1,415 kg
3,120 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 II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI6.2 s
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI5.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI and Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI: 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
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
679 km
422 mi
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW
5.6 s
250 km/h
155 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 II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,323 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,302 mm
169.4 in
Height
1,402 mm
55.2 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 II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

AUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 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
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.2 s
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.6 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 II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSIAUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,323 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,302 mm
169.4 in
Height
1,402 mm
55.2 in
Range score
679 km
422 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
195 g/km
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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 II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSIAUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 39 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

AUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 km (22 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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