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Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 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 · Facelift 2016

Cupra 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018
VS

Seat Leon II (1P)

FR 2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 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
  • Best power-to-weight
    204 hp/t
    152 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSISeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
300hp224kW
200hp149kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,369kg3,018lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
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
47.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
79.2s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
31.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
694km432mi
Calculated
705km438mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,540mm179in
4,323mm170in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,428mm56in
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 Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSISeat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 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 STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 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 STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSISeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 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
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI has 100 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 Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI: 100 hp (75 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
380 Nm
280 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 STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
1,470 kg
3,241 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 STFacelift 2016Cupra 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 STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI4.9 s
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: 2.3 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 STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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 Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: 0.6 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 STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 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 STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
694 km
432 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 STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
4.9 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 STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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
4,540 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 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 STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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 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 STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.9 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 STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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 STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSISeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,369 kg
3,018 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
4,540 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 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
694 km
432 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
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSISeat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Has 100 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 2.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 58 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 101 kg lighter
  • Has 11 km (7 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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