Car comparison

Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSIvsSeat Ibiza III · Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T

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

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Seat Leon II (1P)

Cupra 2.0 TFSI

240 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2009
VS

Seat Ibiza III · Facelift 2006

Cupra 1.8 T

180 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    640 km
    397 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T

  • Lightest
    1,177 kg
    2,595 lb
  • 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 economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSISeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Power
240hp179kW
180hp134kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,177kg2,595lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
1,649kg3,635lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
75.2s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
76.6s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
23.8s
Calculated
31.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
640km397mi
Calculated
563km350mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
4,315mm170in
3,992mm157in
Width
1,768mm70in
1,698mm67in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,441mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,460mm97in
Front track
1,525mm60in
1,423mm56in
Rear track
1,509mm59in
1,412mm56in
Trunk volume-
267L
Max trunk volume-
960L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
45L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSISeat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 TPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI5,700-6,300 rpm2,200-5,000 rpm6,550 rpm
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T5,800 rpm2,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSISeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.8 s
31.0 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
240 hp
179 kW
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
180 hp
134 kW

Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI has 60 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) Cupra 2.0 TFSI: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
245 Nm
181 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
1,177 kg
2,595 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
247 km/h
153 mph
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
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
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI6.4 s
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI and Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

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

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T and Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI: 0.6 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
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
240 hp
179 kW
6.4 s
247 km/h
153 mph
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
180 hp
134 kW
7.3 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
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
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

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
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
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

Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI 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
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
7.3 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
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSISeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Power
240 hp
179 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.3 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
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
Range score
640 km
397 mi
563 km
350 mi
Trunk score
-
267 L
9.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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) Cupra 2.0 TFSISeat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 77 km (48 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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