Car comparison

Seat Ibiza IV SC · Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSIvsSeat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI

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 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI

  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    119 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSISeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
Power
180hp134kW
184hp137kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,259kg2,776lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
78.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
88.4s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
31.2s
Calculated
34.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
277Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
763km474mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,055mm160in
4,236mm167in
Width
1,693mm67in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,469mm97in
2,599mm102in
Front track
1,449mm57in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,441mm57in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
236L
380L
Max trunk volume-
1,150L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
50L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
119g/km

Performance charts

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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 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI: 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 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSISeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.2 s
34.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
149 km/h
93 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 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI has 4 hp more than Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI and Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI: 4 hp (3 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 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 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 2.0 TDI
1,370 kg
3,020 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 2.0 TDI
228 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI6.9 s
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI7.4 s

Although Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI has more power, Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 2.0 TDI: 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI and Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI: 1.4 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 IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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 2.0 TDI
1,111 km
690 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 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.4 s
228 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 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 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.4 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 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2012Cupra 1.4 TSISeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,259 kg
2,776 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
119 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
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2012 Cupra 1.4 TSI

  • Is 111 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 348 km (216 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 144 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 20 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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