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Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSIvsSeat Leon II (1P) · Facelift 2009 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 ST

Cupra 2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2015
VS

Seat Leon II (1P) · Facelift 2009

Cupra 2.0 TFSI

240 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2009-2010

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    205 hp/t
    153 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    735 km
    457 mi
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSISeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
Power
280hp209kW
240hp179kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,365kg3,009lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
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
59.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
18.7s
Calculated
23.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
735km457mi
Calculated
663km412mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,543mm179in
4,323mm170in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,527mm60in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
587L
341L
Max trunk volume
1,470L
1,166L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions-
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSISeat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI5,600-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 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 STCupra 2.0 TSISeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.7 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
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 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 STCupra 2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
240 hp
179 kW

Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI has 40 hp more than Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSI and Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 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 STCupra 2.0 TSI
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 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 STCupra 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 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 STCupra 2.0 TSI6.1 s
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSI: 0.3 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 STCupra 2.0 TSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSI: 1.5 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 STCupra 2.0 TSI
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 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 STCupra 2.0 TSI
735 km
457 mi
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
663 km
412 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 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 STCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 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
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,323 mm
170.2 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 STCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST 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 STCupra 2.0 TSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.1 s
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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 STCupra 2.0 TSI
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSISeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,323 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Range score
735 km
457 mi
663 km
412 mi
CO2 score
-
199 g/km
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 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 ST Cupra 2.0 TSISeat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 73 km (45 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 246 L more trunk volume

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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