Car comparison

Seat Ibiza III · Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 TvsSeat 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 · Facelift 2006

Cupra 1.8 T

180 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008
VS

Seat Leon II (1P)

2.0 TFSI

185 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Lightest
    1,177 kg
    2,595 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI

  • Most powerful
    185 hp
    138 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    679 km
    422 mi
  • Largest trunk
    341 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 TSeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
Power
180hp134kW
185hp138kW
Torque
245Nm181lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,177kg2,595lb
1,334kg2,941lb
Gross weight
1,649kg3,635lb
1,904kg4,198lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
76.6s99% target: 227 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
31.0s
Calculated
37.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg 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
563km350mi
Calculated
679km422mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
3,992mm157in
4,315mm170in
Width
1,698mm67in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,441mm57in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
2,460mm97in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,423mm56in
1,533mm60in
Rear track
1,412mm56in
1,517mm60in
Trunk volume
267L
341L
Max trunk volume
960L
-
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 Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 TSeat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T5,800 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 IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 TSeatLeon 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
31.0 s
37.7 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 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 IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
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 Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T 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 IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
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 IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
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 IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
229 km/h
142 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 IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T7.3 s
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI7.8 s

Although Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI has more power, Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T and Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
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

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
563 km
350 mi
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
679 km
422 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
180 hp
134 kW
7.3 s
229 km/h
142 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 IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
267 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
3,992 mm
157.2 in
Height
1,441 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

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
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
Power
185 hp
138 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T 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
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
7.3 s
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.8 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
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 TSeatLeon 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
229 km/h
142 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
1,334 kg
2,941 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
267 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
3,992 mm
157.2 in
Height
1,441 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
563 km
350 mi
679 km
422 mi
CO2 score
-
194 g/km
Trunk score
267 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 TSeat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T

  • Is 157 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • 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 117 km (72 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 74 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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