Car comparison

Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20VvsSeat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI

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

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Seat Ibiza III

Cupra 1.8 i 20V

180 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2004-2006
VS

Seat Leon II (1P)

2.0 TFSI

185 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Lightest
    1,177 kg
    2,595 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    50/100

Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI

  • Most powerful
    185 hp
    138 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    341 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20VSeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
Power
180hp134kW
185hp138kW
Torque
245Nm181lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,177kg2,595lb
1,334kg2,941lb
Gross weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,904kg4,198lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
77.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
81.8s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
30.8s
Calculated
37.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
679km422mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
3,955mm156in
4,315mm170in
Width
1,700mm67in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
2,460mm97in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,435mm56in
1,533mm60in
Rear track
1,425mm56in
1,517mm60in
Trunk volume
265L
341L
Max trunk volume
1,030L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
55L
CO2 emissions-
194g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20VSeat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V5,800 rpm2,000 rpm6,050 rpm
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20VSeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.8 s
37.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
147 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
180 hp
134 kW
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
185 hp
138 kW

Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI has 5 hp more than Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V and Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
1,334 kg
2,941 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
230 km/h
143 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
221 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
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V7.3 s
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI7.8 s

Although Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI has more power, Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V and Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
180 hp
134 kW
7.3 s
230 km/h
143 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
185 hp
138 kW
7.8 s
221 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
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
3,955 mm
155.7 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
Power
185 hp
138 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20VSeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
185 hp
138 kW
Torque
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
1,334 kg
2,941 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
3,955 mm
155.7 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Range score
-
679 km
422 mi
CO2 score
-
194 g/km
Trunk score
265 L
9.4 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 II (1P) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V

  • Is 157 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Has 76 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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