Car comparison

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

FR 2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    341 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V

  • 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 highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20VSeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
180hp134kW
200hp149kW
Torque
245Nm181lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,177kg2,595lb
1,369kg3,018lb
Gross weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,939kg4,275lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
77.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
79.2s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
30.8s
Calculated
31.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
705km438mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
3,955mm156in
4,323mm170in
Width
1,700mm67in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
2,460mm97in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,435mm56in
1,527mm60in
Rear track
1,425mm56in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
265L
341L
Max trunk volume
1,030L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
55L
CO2 emissions-
209g/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) FR 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) FR 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)FR 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)FR 2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.8 s
31.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
152 km/h
95 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)FR 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI has 20 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) FR 2.0 TFSI: 20 hp (15 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)FR 2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 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)FR 2.0 TFSI
1,369 kg
3,018 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)FR 2.0 TFSI
229 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
SeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20V7.3 s
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI and Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V: 0.1 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)FR 2.0 TFSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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)FR 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.2 s
229 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
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)FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,323 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatIbiza IIICupra 1.8 i 20VSeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
1,369 kg
3,018 lb
Fuel consumption
-
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
4,323 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Range score
-
705 km
438 mi
CO2 score
-
209 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
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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) FR 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Ibiza III Cupra 1.8 i 20V

  • Is 192 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 76 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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