Car comparison

Seat Ibiza IV SC · Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSIvsSeat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI

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

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Seat Ibiza IV SC · Facelift 2012

Cupra 1.4 TSI

180 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2012-2015
VS

Seat Leon III SC

FR 1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,232 kg
    2,716 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    877 km
    545 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSISeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,259kg2,776lb
1,232kg2,716lb
Gross weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
78.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
80.1s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
31.2s
Calculated
34.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
763km474mi
Calculated
877km545mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,055mm160in
4,236mm167in
Width
1,693mm67in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,469mm97in
2,596mm102in
Front track
1,449mm57in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,441mm57in
1,511mm59in
Trunk volume
236L
380L
Max trunk volume-
1,150L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
50L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
129g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSISeat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI6,200 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
SeatLeon III SCFR 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSISeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.2 s
34.1 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
SeatLeon III SCFR 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SeatLeon III SCFR 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
1,259 kg
2,776 lb
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
1,232 kg
2,716 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
228 km/h
142 mph
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
224 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI6.9 s
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI and Seat Leon III SC 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
763 km
474 mi
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
877 km
545 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
6.9 s
228 km/h
142 mph
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.1 s
224 km/h
139 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,055 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,236 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.9 s
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.1 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSISeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.1 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,259 kg
2,776 lb
1,232 kg
2,716 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,055 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,236 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Range score
763 km
474 mi
877 km
545 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
129 g/km
Trunk score
236 L
8.3 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSISeat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI

  • Is 27 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 114 km (71 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 144 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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