Car comparison

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSIvsPeugeot RCZ · Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP

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

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Seat Leon III SC

Cupra 2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2014-2015
VS

Peugeot RCZ · Facelift 2013

R 1.6 THP

270 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III SC 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
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    212 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    58/100

Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP

  • Lightest
    1,280 kg
    2,822 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    873 km
    542 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSIPeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
Power
280hp209kW
270hp201kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,280kg2,822lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,780kg3,924lb
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
74.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
77.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
20.1s
Calculated
20.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
211hp/t157kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
873km542mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,236mm167in
4,287mm169in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,958mm77in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,362mm54in
Wheelbase
2,596mm102in
2,612mm103in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,593mm63in
Ground clearance-
111mm4in
Trunk volume
380L
321L
Max trunk volume
1,150L
-
Doors
3
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions-
145g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSIPeugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THPPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI5,600-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP6,000 rpm1,900 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSIPeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.1 s
20.9 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
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
270 hp
201 kW

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP.

The biggest power difference is between Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP and Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
1,280 kg
2,822 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 SCCupra 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
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 III SCCupra 2.0 TSI5.7 s
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI and Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP: 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 III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 SCCupra 2.0 TSI
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
769 km
478 mi
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
873 km
542 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
270 hp
201 kW
5.9 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 III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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
4,236 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,362 mm
53.6 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 SCCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Seat Leon III SC 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 III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.7 s
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.9 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 SCCupra 2.0 TSI
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSIPeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
Power
280 hp
209 kW
270 hp
201 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,236 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,362 mm
53.6 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
873 km
542 mi
CO2 score
-
145 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 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 SC Cupra 2.0 TSIPeugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 59 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 104 km (64 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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