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Seat Leon III SC · Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSIvsSeat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI

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

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Seat Leon III SC · Facelift 2016

Cupra 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Seat Leon II (1P)

Cupra 2.0 TFSI

240 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    231 hp/t
    172 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    725 km
    450 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSISeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
Power
300hp224kW
240hp179kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
64.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.2s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
18.8s
Calculated
23.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
231hp/t172kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
292Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
725km450mi
Calculated
640km397mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,236mm167in
4,315mm170in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
2,596mm102in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,511mm59in
1,509mm59in
Trunk volume
380L
-
Max trunk volume
1,150L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSISeat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI5,700-6,300 rpm2,200-5,000 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSISeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.8 s
23.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
240 hp
179 kW

Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI has 60 hp more than Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI and Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
1,375 kg
3,031 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
247 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI5.7 s
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI: 0.7 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 III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI: 1.7 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
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
725 km
450 mi
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
640 km
397 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
240 hp
179 kW
6.4 s
247 km/h
153 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 III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,236 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 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 III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 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
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.7 s
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
6.4 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
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSISeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,236 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Range score
725 km
450 mi
640 km
397 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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 Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSISeat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 56 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 85 km (53 mi) more estimated range

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

Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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