Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335ivsSeat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI

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

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BMW 3 Series Touring (F31)

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2015
VS

Seat Leon III ST

Cupra 2.0 TSI

290 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,391 kg
    3,067 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    208 hp/t
    155 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    758 km
    471 mi
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (F31)335iSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
306hp228kW
290hp216kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,391kg3,067lb
Gross weight
2,125kg4,685lb
2,000kg4,409lb
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
56.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
57.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
741km460mi
Calculated
758km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,624mm182in
4,543mm179in
Width
1,811mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,429mm56in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,531mm60in
1,536mm60in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,510mm59in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
495L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,500L
1,470L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions
189g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335iSeat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335i: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i5,800-6,000 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI5,900-6,400 rpm1,700-5,800 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (F31)335iSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
18.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
306 hp
228 kW
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
290 hp
216 kW

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335i has 16 hp more than Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI and BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335i: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
1,391 kg
3,067 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon III STCupra 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
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i5.5 s
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335i and Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI and BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335i: 1.5 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
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
741 km
460 mi
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
758 km
471 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
306 hp
228 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
290 hp
216 kW
5.9 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
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,624 mm
182.0 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
290 hp
216 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
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 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
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
290 hp
216 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

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335i 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
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.5 s
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.9 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
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (F31)335iSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
306 hp
228 kW
290 hp
216 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,624 mm
182.0 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Range score
741 km
460 mi
758 km
471 mi
CO2 score
189 g/km
-
Trunk score
495 L
17.5 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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
VehicleBMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335iSeat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335i

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Is 184 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 17 km (10 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 92 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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