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Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSIvsCupra Leon · Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI

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

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Seat Leon IV

1.5 TSI

204 hp1498 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Cupra Leon · Facelift 2024

1.5 TSI

177 hp1498 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,595 kg
    3,516 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    0.4 L/100 km
    588.0 mpg US
    706.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    10,000 km
    6,214 mi
  • Largest trunk
    270 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    100/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IV1.5 TSICupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
204hp152kW
177hp132kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,633kg3,600lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,140kg4,718lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
87.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
83.2s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
33.8s
Calculated
32.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
0.4L/100 km588mpg US706.2mpg UK
0.4L/100 km588mpg US706.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
153Nm/t102lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
10,000km6,214mi
Calculated
10,000km6,214mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,368mm172in
4,399mm173in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,467mm58in
Wheelbase
2,682mm106in
2,681mm106in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
270L
270L
Max trunk volume
1,187L
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
40L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSICupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI5,500-6,000 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon IV1.5 TSICupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.8 s
32.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
177 hp
132 kW

Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI has 27 hp more than Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI and Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
1,633 kg
3,600 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 IV1.5 TSI
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI7.7 s
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI7.1 s

Although Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI has more power, Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI and Seat Leon IV 1.5 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
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 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 IV1.5 TSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
10,000 km
6,214 mi
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
10,000 km
6,214 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
177 hp
132 kW
7.1 s
229 km/h
142 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 IV1.5 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,399 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 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 IV1.5 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK

Seat Leon IV 1.5 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 IV1.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
7.7 s
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
7.1 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 IV1.5 TSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IV1.5 TSICupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,633 kg
3,600 lb
Fuel consumption
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,399 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Range score
10,000 km
6,214 mi
10,000 km
6,214 mi
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon IV 1.5 TSICupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI
Consumption0.4 L/100 km588 mpg US706.2 mpg UK0.4 L/100 km588 mpg US706.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km0.70 LC100 km0.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi1.13 LC100 mi1.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used60 L16 US gal13 UK gal60 L16 US gal13 UK gal
Annual fuel cost105.00 LC/year105.00 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Is 38 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

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