Car comparison

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSIvsSeat Leon III ST 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 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Seat Leon III ST

Cupra 2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • 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 economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • 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
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    227 hp/t
    169 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSISeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
300hp224kW
280hp209kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,391kg3,067lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
2,000kg4,409lb
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
66.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
59.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
18.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
725km450mi
Calculated
758km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,271mm168in
4,543mm179in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,536mm60in
Rear track
1,511mm59in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
380L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
1,470L
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 TSISeat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI5,600-6,500 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 TSISeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
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
19.2 s
18.5 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
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI: 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 TSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
1,391 kg
3,067 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 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
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 TSI5.8 s
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI6.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI: 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 IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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 TSI
725 km
450 mi
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 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 IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 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 III STCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 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
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 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 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 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 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 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.8 s
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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 IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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 TSISeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 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
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Range score
725 km
450 mi
758 km
471 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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 Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSISeat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 71 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 33 km (20 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 207 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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