Car comparison

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

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

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Seat Leon III SC

Cupra 2.0 TSI

290 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016
VS

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

Cupra R 2.0 TSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    746 km
    464 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI

  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    225 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
Power
290hp216kW
310hp231kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,378kg3,038lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
66.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
19.5s
Calculated
19.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
746km464mi
Calculated
685km426mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,236mm167in
4,324mm170in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,596mm102in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,568mm62in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,543mm61in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,150L
-
Doors
3
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 SC Cupra 2.0 TSISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI5,900-6,400 rpm1,700-5,800 rpm6,650 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI5,800-6,500 rpm1,800-5,700 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
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
19.5 s
19.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
290 hp
216 kW
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 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 III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
1,378 kg
3,038 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 SCCupra 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 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 III SCCupra 2.0 TSI5.7 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI5.8 s

Although Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI has more power, Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI: 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 III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI: 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 SCCupra 2.0 TSI
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
746 km
464 mi
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
685 km
426 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
290 hp
216 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 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 III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,236 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 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
4,324 mm
170.2 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 III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 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 SCCupra 2.0 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.7 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
Power
290 hp
216 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
1,378 kg
3,038 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,236 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,324 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Range score
746 km
464 mi
685 km
426 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
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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 SC Cupra 2.0 TSISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Is 78 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 61 km (38 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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