Car comparison

Seat Ibiza III · Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 TvsSeat Leon III FR 1.8 TSI

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 III

FR 1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Seat Leon III FR 1.8 TSI

  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

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
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Lightest
    1,177 kg
    2,595 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 TSeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
245Nm181lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,177kg2,595lb
1,235kg2,723lb
Gross weight
1,649kg3,635lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
76.6s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
80.5s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
31.0s
Calculated
33.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
563km350mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
3,992mm157in
4,271mm168in
Width
1,698mm67in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,441mm57in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,460mm97in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,423mm56in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,412mm56in
1,511mm59in
Trunk volume
267L
380L
Max trunk volume
960L
1,210L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
50L
CO2 emissions-
138g/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 III FR 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III FR 1.8 TSI: 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 IIIFR 1.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 TSeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.0 s
33.8 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
150 km/h
93 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 IIIFR 1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 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 IIIFR 1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 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 IIIFR 1.8 TSI
1,235 kg
2,723 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 IIIFR 1.8 TSI
226 km/h
140 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 IIIFR 1.8 TSI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T and Seat Leon III FR 1.8 TSI: 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
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III FR 1.8 TSI and Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T: 2.0 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
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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 IIIFR 1.8 TSI
833 km
518 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 IIIFR 1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.5 s
226 km/h
140 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 IIIFR 1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,271 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 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 IIIFR 1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Seat Leon III FR 1.8 TSI 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 IIIFR 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.5 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 IIIFR 1.8 TSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 TSeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
1,235 kg
2,723 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,271 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Range score
563 km
350 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
-
138 g/km
Trunk score
267 L
9.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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 III FR 1.8 TSI
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T

  • Is 58 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon III FR 1.8 TSI

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 271 km (168 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 113 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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