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

Cupra 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Seat Leon III

Cupra 2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hp

  • 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
    1,346 kg
    2,967 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    223 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 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
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI 280 hp

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    758 km
    471 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hpSeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI280 hp
Power
300hp224kW
280hp209kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,346kg2,967lb
1,346kg2,967lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,910kg4,211lb
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
65.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
19.0s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
735km457mi
Calculated
758km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,271mm168in
4,271mm168in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,536mm60in
Rear track
1,511mm59in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
1,210L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hpSeat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI 280 hpPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI 280 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI280 hp5,600-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hpSeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI280 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.0 s
19.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
300 hp
224 kW
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI280 hp
280 hp
209 kW

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hp has 20 hp more than Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI 280 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI 280 hp and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hp: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI280 hp
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
1,346 kg
2,967 lb
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI280 hp
1,346 kg
2,967 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 IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI280 hp
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 IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp5.7 s
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI280 hp5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hp and Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI 280 hp: 0.1 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 IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI280 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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 IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI280 hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
735 km
457 mi
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI280 hp
758 km
471 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
300 hp
224 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI280 hp
280 hp
209 kW
5.8 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 IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
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
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 IIICupra 2.0 TSI280 hp
Power
280 hp
209 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

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 IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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 IIICupra 2.0 TSI280 hp
Power
280 hp
209 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

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hp 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 IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.7 s
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI280 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.8 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 IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI280 hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hpSeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI280 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.8 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
1,346 kg
2,967 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
4,271 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Range score
735 km
457 mi
758 km
471 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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 Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hpSeat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI 280 hp
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hp

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI 280 hp

  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 km (14 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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