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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

210 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2002-2003

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 3) 315 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    277 km/h
    172 mph
  • Most powerful
    315 hp
    235 kW
  • Highest torque
    419 Nm
    309 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    226 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    632 km
    393 mi
  • Largest trunk
    340 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 3)315 hpSeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hpSeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hpSeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T210 hp
Power
315hp235kW+105 hp
273hp204kW+63 hp
248hp185kW+38 hp
210hp157kW
Torque
419Nm309lb-ft+149 Nm
365Nm269lb-ft+95 Nm
329Nm243lb-ft+59 Nm
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,395kg3,075lb
1,395kg3,075lb
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
1,757kg3,874lb
1,757kg3,874lb
1,757kg3,874lb
1,757kg3,874lb
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
70.3s99% target: 274 km/h / 170 mph-12.2 s
Calculated
76.6s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph-6.0 s
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph-1.7 s
Calculated
82.5s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s-1.6 s
6.1s-1.1 s
6.5s-0.7 s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
17.5s-11.7 s
Calculated
20.3s-8.8 s
Calculated
22.6s-6.6 s
Calculated
29.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.1s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
178hp/t132kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
300Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
632km393mi
Calculated
632km393mi
Calculated
632km393mi
Calculated
632km393mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
1,781cc109cu in
1,781cc109cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
4,185mm165in
4,185mm165in
4,185mm165in
4,185mm165in
Width
1,742mm69in
1,742mm69in
1,742mm69in
1,742mm69in
Height
1,439mm57in
1,439mm57in
1,439mm57in
1,439mm57in
Wheelbase
2,513mm99in
2,513mm99in
2,513mm99in
2,513mm99in
Front track
1,395mm55in
1,395mm55in
1,395mm55in
1,395mm55in
Rear track
1,494mm59in
1,494mm59in
1,494mm59in
1,494mm59in
Trunk volume
340L
340L
340L
340L
Max trunk volume
656L
656L
656L
656L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
55L
55L

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) 315 hpSeat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 2) 273 hpSeat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 1) 248 hpSeat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T 210 hpPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 3) 315 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 2) 273 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 1) 248 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T 210 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 3)315 hp5,800 rpm2,100 rpm6,050 rpm
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hp5,800 rpm2,100 rpm6,050 rpm
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hp5,800 rpm2,100 rpm6,050 rpm
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T210 hp5,800 rpm2,100 rpm6,050 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)315 hpSeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hpSeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hpSeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T210 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.8 s
6.2 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
20.3 s
22.6 s
29.2 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
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.3 s
9.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.9 s
12.2 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.1 s
14.5 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
110 mph
168 km/h
105 mph
163 km/h
102 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 3) 315 hp has 105 hp more than Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T 210 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T 210 hp and Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 3) 315 hp: 105 hp (78 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) 315 hp and Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T 210 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 2) 273 hp and Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 1) 248 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)315 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T210 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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)315 hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hp
178 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T210 hp
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 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)315 hp
315 hp
235 kW
5.6 s
277 km/h
172 mph
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hp
273 hp
204 kW
6.1 s
266 km/h
165 mph
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hp
248 hp
185 kW
6.5 s
259 km/h
161 mph
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T210 hp
210 hp
157 kW
7.2 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)315 hp
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,185 mm
164.8 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hp
Power
273 hp
204 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,185 mm
164.8 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,185 mm
164.8 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T210 hp
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,185 mm
164.8 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)315 hp
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hp
Power
273 hp
204 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T210 hp
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 3) 315 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)315 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
5.6 s
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.1 s
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.5 s
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T210 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
7.2 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)315 hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hp
178 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T210 hp
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 3)315 hpSeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 2)273 hpSeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 1)248 hpSeatLeon I (1M)Cupra R 1.8 T210 hp
Power
315 hp
235 kW
273 hp
204 kW
248 hp
185 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
419 Nm
309 lb-ft
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
329 Nm
243 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,185 mm
164.8 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,185 mm
164.8 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,185 mm
164.8 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,185 mm
164.8 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Range score
632 km
393 mi
632 km
393 mi
632 km
393 mi
632 km
393 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
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
178 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 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) 315 hpSeat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 2) 273 hpSeat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 1) 248 hpSeat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T 210 hp
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,284 LC/year2,284 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 1.8 T (Stage 3) 315 hp

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 54 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 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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