Car comparison

Seat Ibiza IV SC · Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 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 2015

Cupra 1.8 TSI

192 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2015-2017
VS

Seat Leon III SC

FR 1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    192 hp
    143 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,185 kg
    2,612 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    877 km
    545 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best practicality score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSISeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
Power
192hp143kW
180hp134kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,185kg2,612lb
1,232kg2,716lb
Gross weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
77.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
80.1s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
27.8s
Calculated
34.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
877km545mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu 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
292L
380L
Max trunk volume-
1,150L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
50L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
129g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSISeat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 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 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI4,300-6,200 rpm1,450-4,200 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 2015Cupra 1.8 TSISeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.8 s
34.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 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 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
192 hp
143 kW
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI has 12 hp more than Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI and Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
320 Nm
236 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 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
1,185 kg
2,612 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 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
235 km/h
146 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 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI6.7 s
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI and Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI: 0.4 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 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
750 km
466 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 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
192 hp
143 kW
6.7 s
235 km/h
146 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 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
292 L
10.3 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 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 2015 Cupra 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 IV SCFacelift 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.7 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 2015Cupra 1.8 TSI
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 2015Cupra 1.8 TSISeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,185 kg
2,612 lb
1,232 kg
2,716 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
292 L
10.3 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
750 km
466 mi
877 km
545 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
129 g/km
Trunk score
292 L
10.3 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSISeat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Ibiza IV SC Facelift 2015 Cupra 1.8 TSI

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 47 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI

  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 127 km (79 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 88 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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