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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSIvsHyundai i30 III N Performance 2.0 T-GDI

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

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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

Cupra 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
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Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,346 kg
    2,967 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    223 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSIHyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDI
Power
300hp224kW
275hp205kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
353Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,346kg2,967lb
1,509kg3,327lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,950kg4,299lb
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
65.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
19.0s
Calculated
21.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
735km457mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,271mm168in
4,335mm171in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,451mm57in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,536mm60in
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Rear track
1,511mm59in
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Ground clearance-
136mm5in
Trunk volume
380L
395L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
1,301L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSIHyundai i30 III N Performance 2.0 T-GDIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai i30 III N Performance 2.0 T-GDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm
Hyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDI6,000 rpm1,450-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSIHyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.0 s
21.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
Hyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDI
275 hp
205 kW

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI has 25 hp more than Hyundai i30 III N Performance 2.0 T-GDI.

The biggest power difference is between Hyundai i30 III N Performance 2.0 T-GDI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Hyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDI
353 Nm
260 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
1,346 kg
2,967 lb
Hyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDI
1,509 kg
3,327 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 IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Hyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDI
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI and Hyundai i30 III N Performance 2.0 T-GDI: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Hyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDI
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Hyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDI
275 hp
205 kW
6.1 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
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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
Hyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDI
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,335 mm
170.7 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSIHyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
275 hp
205 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,346 kg
2,967 lb
1,509 kg
3,327 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
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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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,335 mm
170.7 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
Range score
735 km
457 mi
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Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 27 Nm more
  • Is 163 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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