Car comparison

Scion FR-S 2.0vsSeat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI

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

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Scion FR-S

2.0

200 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2016
VS

Seat Leon III SC

FR 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    109 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,190 km
    740 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    58/100

Scion FR-S 2.0

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,251 kg
    2,758 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelScionFR-S2.0SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
Power
200hp149kW
184hp137kW
Torque
205Nm151lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,251kg2,758lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight-
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
85.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
88.0s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
29.5s
Calculated
34.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
164Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
641km398mi
Calculated
1,190km740mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,234mm167in
4,236mm167in
Width
1,775mm70in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,285mm51in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,570mm101in
2,599mm102in
Front track
1,519mm60in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,539mm61in
1,508mm59in
Ground clearance
124mm5in
-
Trunk volume
195L
380L
Max trunk volume-
1,150L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
181g/km
109g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Scion FR-S 2.0Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Scion FR-S 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ScionFR-S2.07,000 rpm6,400-6,600 rpm7,250 rpm
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricScionFR-S2.0SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.5 s
34.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ScionFR-S2.0
200 hp
149 kW
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Scion FR-S 2.0 has 16 hp more than Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI and Scion FR-S 2.0: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ScionFR-S2.0
205 Nm
151 lb-ft
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ScionFR-S2.0
1,251 kg
2,758 lb
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
1,350 kg
2,976 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ScionFR-S2.0
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ScionFR-S2.07.6 s
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI7.4 s

Although Scion FR-S 2.0 has more power, Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI and Scion FR-S 2.0: 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
ScionFR-S2.0
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI and Scion FR-S 2.0: 3.6 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
ScionFR-S2.0
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ScionFR-S2.0
641 km
398 mi
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
1,190 km
740 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ScionFR-S2.0
200 hp
149 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.4 s
228 km/h
142 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
ScionFR-S2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
195 L
6.9 cu ft
Length
4,234 mm
166.7 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 in
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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

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
ScionFR-S2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI 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
ScionFR-S2.0
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.6 s
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 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
ScionFR-S2.0
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleScionFR-S2.0SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
205 Nm
151 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,251 kg
2,758 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
195 L
6.9 cu ft
Length
4,234 mm
166.7 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 in
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
Range score
641 km
398 mi
1,190 km
740 mi
CO2 score
181 g/km
109 g/km
Trunk score
195 L
6.9 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleScion FR-S 2.0Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km7.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi11.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal630 L166 US gal139 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year1,103 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Scion FR-S 2.0

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Is 99 kg lighter
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI

  • Has 175 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 549 km (341 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 185 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 72 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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