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Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T · Stage 3vsSeat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T · Stage 2vsSeat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T · Stage 1vsSeat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T

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Seat Leon I (1M)

Cupra R 1.8 T

225 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2003-2005

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 3) 337 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    277 km/h
    172 mph
  • Most powerful
    337 hp
    252 kW
  • Highest torque
    434 Nm
    320 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,366 kg
    3,012 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    247 hp/t
    184 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    697 km
    433 mi
  • Largest trunk
    340 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 3)337 hpSeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 2)292 hpSeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 1)265 hpSeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T225 hp
Power
337hp252kW+112 hp
292hp218kW+67 hp
265hp198kW+40 hp
225hp168kW
Torque
434Nm320lb-ft+154 Nm
378Nm279lb-ft+98 Nm
342Nm252lb-ft+62 Nm
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,366kg3,012lb
1,366kg3,012lb
1,366kg3,012lb
1,366kg3,012lb
Gross weight
1,811kg3,993lb
1,811kg3,993lb
1,811kg3,993lb
1,811kg3,993lb
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
+40 km/h
266 km/h
165 mph
+29 km/h
259 km/h
161 mph
+22 km/h
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
64.6s99% target: 274 km/h / 170 mph-12.2 s
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph-6.0 s
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph-1.9 s
Calculated
76.8s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s-1.6 s
5.9s-1.0 s
6.2s-0.7 s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
16.4s-11.0 s
Calculated
19.2s-8.3 s
Calculated
21.3s-6.2 s
Calculated
27.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.9s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
247hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
214hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
277Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
697km433mi
Calculated
697km433mi
Calculated
697km433mi
Calculated
697km433mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
1,781cc109cu in
1,781cc109cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
4,184mm165in
4,184mm165in
4,184mm165in
4,184mm165in
Width
1,742mm69in
1,742mm69in
1,742mm69in
1,742mm69in
Height
1,439mm57in
1,439mm57in
1,439mm57in
1,439mm57in
Wheelbase
2,511mm99in
2,511mm99in
2,511mm99in
2,511mm99in
Front track
1,481mm58in
1,481mm58in
1,481mm58in
1,481mm58in
Rear track
1,494mm59in
1,494mm59in
1,494mm59in
1,494mm59in
Trunk volume
340L
340L
340L
340L
Max trunk volume
1,050L
1,050L
1,050L
1,050L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
62L
62L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 3) 337 hpSeat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 2) 292 hpSeat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 1) 265 hpSeat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T 225 hpPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 3) 337 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 2) 292 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 1) 265 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T 225 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 3)337 hp5,900 rpm2,200 rpm6,150 rpm
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 2)292 hp5,900 rpm2,200 rpm6,150 rpm
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 1)265 hp5,900 rpm2,200 rpm6,150 rpm
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T225 hp5,900 rpm2,200 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 3)337 hpSeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 2)292 hpSeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 1)265 hpSeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T225 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.6 s
5.9 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.4 s
19.2 s
21.3 s
27.5 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.2 s
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.7 s
12.0 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.9 s
14.2 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
172 km/h
107 mph
167 km/h
103 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 3) 337 hp has 112 hp more than Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T 225 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T 225 hp and Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 3) 337 hp: 112 hp (84 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 3) 337 hp and Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T 225 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 2) 292 hp and Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 1) 265 hp, separated by only 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
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 3)337 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 2)292 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 1)265 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T225 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 3)337 hp
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 2)292 hp
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 1)265 hp
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T225 hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 3)337 hp
337 hp
252 kW
5.4 s
277 km/h
172 mph
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 2)292 hp
292 hp
218 kW
5.9 s
266 km/h
165 mph
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 1)265 hp
265 hp
198 kW
6.2 s
259 km/h
161 mph
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T225 hp
225 hp
168 kW
6.9 s
237 km/h
147 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 I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 3)337 hp
Power
337 hp
252 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,184 mm
164.7 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 2)292 hp
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,184 mm
164.7 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 1)265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,184 mm
164.7 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,184 mm
164.7 in
Height
1,439 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 I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 3)337 hp
Power
337 hp
252 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 2)292 hp
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 1)265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 3) 337 hp 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 I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 3)337 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
5.4 s
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 2)292 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
5.9 s
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 1)265 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.2 s
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T225 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.9 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 I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 3)337 hp
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 2)292 hp
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 1)265 hp
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T225 hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 3)337 hpSeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 2)292 hpSeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 1)265 hpSeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T225 hp
Power
337 hp
252 kW
292 hp
218 kW
265 hp
198 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
378 Nm
279 lb-ft
342 Nm
252 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,366 kg
3,012 lb
1,366 kg
3,012 lb
1,366 kg
3,012 lb
1,366 kg
3,012 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,184 mm
164.7 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,184 mm
164.7 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,184 mm
164.7 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,184 mm
164.7 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Range score
697 km
433 mi
697 km
433 mi
697 km
433 mi
697 km
433 mi
Trunk score
340 L
12.0 cu ft
340 L
12.0 cu ft
340 L
12.0 cu ft
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 3) 337 hpSeat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 2) 292 hpSeat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 1) 265 hpSeat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T 225 hp
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,336 LC/year2,336 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 3) 337 hp

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Has 56 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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