Car comparison

Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSIvsOpel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPC

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

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Seat Leon III

Cupra 2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2015
VS

Opel Astra J GTC

2.0 OPC

280 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2018

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Lightest
    1,346 kg
    2,967 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    208 hp/t
    155 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    758 km
    471 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSIOpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
Power
280hp209kW
280hp209kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,346kg2,967lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,840kg4,057lb
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
68.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
19.6s
Calculated
21.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
758km471mi
Calculated
691km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,271mm168in
4,466mm176in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,482mm58in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,695mm106in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,588mm63in
Ground clearance-
112mm4in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
1,165L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
56L
CO2 emissions-
189g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSIOpel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPCPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Opel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI5,600-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC5,300 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSIOpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.6 s
21.0 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
11.7 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
280 hp
209 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
1,346 kg
2,967 lb
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
1,550 kg
3,417 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 IIICupra 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI5.8 s
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC6.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI and Opel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPC: 0.2 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 IIICupra 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI and Opel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPC: 1.5 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 IIICupra 2.0 TSI
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
758 km
471 mi
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
691 km
430 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
280 hp
209 kW
6.0 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 IIICupra 2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 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
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 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 IIICupra 2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 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 IIICupra 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.8 s
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.0 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 IIICupra 2.0 TSI
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSIOpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
Power
280 hp
209 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.0 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
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,271 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Range score
758 km
471 mi
691 km
430 mi
CO2 score
-
189 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 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.

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 Cupra 2.0 TSIOpel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPC
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Is 204 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 66 km (41 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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