Car comparison

Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSIvsMini Coupe (R58) 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 SC

FR 1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016
VS

Mini Coupe (R58)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2011-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    58/100

Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Lightest
    1,190 kg
    2,624 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSIMiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
Power
180hp134kW
184hp137kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,215kg2,679lb
1,190kg2,624lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
83.7s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
80.4s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
34.4s
Calculated
34.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,236mm167in
3,734mm147in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,596mm102in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,511mm59in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance-
139mm5in
Trunk volume
380L
280L
Max trunk volume
1,150L
-
Doors
3
2
Seats
5
2
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
138g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSIMini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSIMiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.4 s
34.2 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW

Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6 has 4 hp more than Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI and Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
1,215 kg
2,679 lb
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
1,190 kg
2,624 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 SCFR 1.8 TSI
226 km/h
140 mph
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
224 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI7.4 s
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.67.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6 and Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI: 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 SCFR 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 III SCFR 1.8 TSI
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
833 km
518 mi
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
781 km
485 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.4 s
226 km/h
140 mph
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
7.1 s
224 km/h
139 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 SCFR 1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,236 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
3,734 mm
147.0 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 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 SCFR 1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 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 III SCFR 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.4 s
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 III SCFR 1.8 TSI
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
MiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSIMiniCoupe (R58)Cooper S 1.6
Power
180 hp
134 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,215 kg
2,679 lb
1,190 kg
2,624 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,236 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
3,734 mm
147.0 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
781 km
485 mi
CO2 score
138 g/km
-
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
155 hp/t
115 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSIMini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 52 km (32 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Mini Coupe (R58) Cooper S 1.6

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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