Car comparison

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

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2021-2023

Comparison overview

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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
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    820 km
    509 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSISeatLeon IV2.0 TSI
Power
300hp224kW
190hp142kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,382kg3,047lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
66.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
83.2s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
31.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
725km450mi
Calculated
820km509mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,271mm168in
4,368mm172in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,686mm106in
Front track
1,536mm60in
-
Rear track
1,511mm59in
-
Trunk volume
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
1,301L
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 IV 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon IV 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 IV2.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSISeatLeon IV2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
31.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
151 km/h
94 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 IV2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI has 110 hp more than Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI: 110 hp (82 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 IV2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 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 IV2.0 TSI
1,382 kg
3,047 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 IV2.0 TSI
231 km/h
144 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 IV2.0 TSI7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSI: 1.6 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 IV2.0 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI: 0.8 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 IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
SeatLeon IV2.0 TSI
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 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 IV2.0 TSI
820 km
509 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 IV2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
231 km/h
144 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 IV2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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 IV2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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 IV2.0 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.4 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 IV2.0 TSI
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSISeatLeon IV2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,382 kg
3,047 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Range score
725 km
450 mi
820 km
509 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 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 IV 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Has 110 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 62 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 29 km/h (18 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 90 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 IV 2.0 TSI

  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 95 km (59 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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