Car comparison

Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSIvsSeat Leon II (1P) FR 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

290 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2016
VS

Seat Leon II (1P)

FR 2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    290 hp
    216 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    208 hp/t
    155 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    758 km
    471 mi
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSISeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
290hp216kW
200hp149kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,391kg3,067lb
1,369kg3,018lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,939kg4,275lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
57.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
79.2s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
31.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
208hp/t155kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
758km471mi
Calculated
705km438mi
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
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions-
209g/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) FR 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI5,900-6,400 rpm1,700-5,800 rpm6,650 rpm
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSISeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
31.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
290 hp
216 kW
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI has 90 hp more than Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI and Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI: 90 hp (67 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)FR 2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 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
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
1,369 kg
3,018 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)FR 2.0 TFSI
229 km/h
142 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 TSI5.9 s
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: 1.3 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
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: 1.2 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
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
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
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
758 km
471 mi
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
705 km
438 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
290 hp
216 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.2 s
229 km/h
142 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
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 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)FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 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
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.9 s
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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 III STCupra 2.0 TSI
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSISeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
290 hp
216 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
1,369 kg
3,018 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
758 km
471 mi
705 km
438 mi
CO2 score
-
209 g/km
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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 Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSISeat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Has 90 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 62 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 52 km (33 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 22 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

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