Car comparison

Seat Leon III FR 1.8 TSIvsMini Paceman (R61) 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

FR 1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016
VS

Mini Paceman (R61)

Cooper S 1.6

190 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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

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Seat Leon III FR 1.8 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Lightest
    1,235 kg
    2,723 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    138 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSIMiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
Power
180hp134kW
190hp142kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,235kg2,723lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
80.5s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
82.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
33.8s
Calculated
38.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
783km487mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,271mm168in
4,114mm162in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,444mm57in
1,518mm60in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,531mm60in
Rear track
1,511mm59in
1,558mm61in
Ground clearance-
124mm5in
Trunk volume
380L
330L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
1,080L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
47L
CO2 emissions
138g/km
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III FR 1.8 TSIMini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III FR 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.65,500-6,500 rpm1,700-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSIMiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.8 s
38.0 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
190 hp
142 kW

Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6 has 10 hp more than Seat Leon III FR 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III FR 1.8 TSI and Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
MiniPaceman (R61)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 IIIFR 1.8 TSI
1,235 kg
2,723 lb
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
1,305 kg
2,877 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 IIIFR 1.8 TSI
226 km/h
140 mph
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI7.5 s
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.67.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6 and Seat Leon III FR 1.8 TSI: 0.1 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 IIIFR 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 IIIFR 1.8 TSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
833 km
518 mi
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
783 km
487 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.5 s
226 km/h
140 mph
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
220 km/h
137 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 IIIFR 1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,271 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,114 mm
162.0 in
Height
1,518 mm
59.8 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 IIIFR 1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Seat Leon III 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 IIIFR 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.5 s
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.4 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 IIIFR 1.8 TSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSIMiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
Power
180 hp
134 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.4 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,235 kg
2,723 lb
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,271 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,114 mm
162.0 in
Height
1,518 mm
59.8 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
783 km
487 mi
CO2 score
138 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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 FR 1.8 TSIMini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III FR 1.8 TSI

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 km (31 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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