Car comparison

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDIvsMini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6

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

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Seat Leon III ST

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2015
VS

Mini Clubman (R55)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    112 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDIMiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,415kg3,120lb
1,205kg2,657lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
65.8s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
31.3s
Calculated
29.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
847km527mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,535mm179in
3,961mm156in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,451mm57in
1,432mm56in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,547mm100in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance-
135mm5in
Trunk volume
587L
260L
Max trunk volume
1,470L
930L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
50L
CO2 emissions
112g/km
137g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDIMini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,700-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDIMiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.3 s
29.3 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
260 Nm
192 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
1,205 kg
2,657 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 III ST2.0 TDI
228 km/h
142 mph
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
227 km/h
141 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI7.8 s
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.67.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6 and Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI: 0.3 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 III ST2.0 TDI
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI and Mini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6: 1.6 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
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
228 km/h
142 mph
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
227 km/h
141 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 III ST2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
3,961 mm
155.9 in
Height
1,432 mm
56.4 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 III ST2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 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 III ST2.0 TDI
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
7.8 s
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.5 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 III ST2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDIMiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
3,961 mm
155.9 in
Height
1,432 mm
56.4 in
Range score
-
847 km
527 mi
CO2 score
112 g/km
137 g/km
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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.

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 III ST 2.0 TDIMini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 327 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 25 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6

  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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