Car comparison

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7vsSeat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI

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

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Porsche Cayman (981C)

2.7

275 hp2706 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2016
VS

Seat Leon III SC

Cupra 2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2014-2015

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    212 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    769 km
    478 mi
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (981C)2.7SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
275hp205kW
280hp209kW
Torque
290Nm214lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,330kg2,932lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.8s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
74.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
19.3s
Calculated
20.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
762km473mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,706cc165cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,380mm172in
4,236mm167in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,294mm51in
1,423mm56in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,596mm102in
Front track-
1,536mm60in
Rear track-
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
425L
380L
Max trunk volume-
1,150L
Doors
2
3
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
64L
50L
CO2 emissions
195g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (981C)2.77,400 rpm4,500-6,500 rpm7,650 rpm
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI5,600-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (981C)2.7SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.3 s
20.1 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
275 hp
205 kW
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI has 5 hp more than Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7 and Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
1,320 kg
2,910 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
266 km/h
165 mph
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
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
PorscheCayman (981C)2.75.7 s
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI5.7 s

Although Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI has more power, Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI and Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7: 1.9 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
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
762 km
473 mi
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
769 km
478 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
275 hp
205 kW
5.7 s
266 km/h
165 mph
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
5.7 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
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 in
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

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
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
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

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
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.7 s
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.7 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
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (981C)2.7SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
275 hp
205 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.7 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 in
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
Range score
762 km
473 mi
769 km
478 mi
CO2 score
195 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
212 hp/t
158 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
VehiclePorsche Cayman (981C) 2.7Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7

  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 7 km (5 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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