Car comparison

Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSIvsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI

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

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Seat Leon III

Cupra 2.0 TSI

290 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2016
VS

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

Cupra 2.0 TSI

290 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI 6-speed

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    290 hp
    216 kW
  • Lightest
    1,346 kg
    2,967 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    215 hp/t
    161 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI6-speedSeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI7-speed
Power
290hp216kW
290hp216kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,346kg2,967lb
1,356kg2,989lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
19.5s
Calculated
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
215hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
758km471mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,271mm168in
4,282mm169in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
1,210L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
149g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI 6-speedSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 7-speedPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI 6-speed: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 7-speed: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI6-speed5,900-6,400 rpm1,700-5,800 rpm6,650 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI7-speed5,400-6,500 rpm1,950-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI6-speedSeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI7-speed
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.5 s
20.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI6-speed
290 hp
216 kW
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI7-speed
290 hp
216 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI6-speed
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI7-speed
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI6-speed
1,346 kg
2,967 lb
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI7-speed
1,356 kg
2,989 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 IIICupra 2.0 TSI6-speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI7-speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI6-speed5.8 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI7-speed6.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI 6-speed and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 7-speed: 0.2 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 IIICupra 2.0 TSI6-speed
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI7-speed
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 IIICupra 2.0 TSI6-speed
215 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI7-speed
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI6-speed
758 km
471 mi
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI7-speed
769 km
478 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI6-speed
290 hp
216 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI7-speed
290 hp
216 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 IIICupra 2.0 TSI6-speed
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,271 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI7-speed
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 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 IIICupra 2.0 TSI6-speed
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 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 IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI7-speed
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI 6-speed 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 IIICupra 2.0 TSI6-speed
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.8 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI7-speed
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.0 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 IIICupra 2.0 TSI6-speed
215 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI7-speed
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI6-speedSeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI7-speed
Power
290 hp
216 kW
290 hp
216 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,346 kg
2,967 lb
1,356 kg
2,989 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,271 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
758 km
471 mi
769 km
478 mi
CO2 score
-
149 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
215 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 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 Cupra 2.0 TSI 6-speedSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 7-speed
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI 6-speed

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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