Car comparison

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSIvsSeat Leon IV 1.5 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 R 2.0 TSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Seat Leon IV

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 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
    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
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,241 kg
    2,736 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    794 km
    493 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSISeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
Power
310hp231kW
150hp112kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,378kg3,038lb
1,241kg2,736lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
66.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
90.0s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
19.3s
Calculated
41.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
685km426mi
Calculated
794km493mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,324mm170in
4,368mm172in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,686mm106in
Front track
1,568mm62in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,543mm61in
1,516mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
Max trunk volume-
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 R 2.0 TSISeat Leon IV 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI5,800-6,500 rpm1,800-5,700 rpm6,750 rpm
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSISeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.3 s
41.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI has 160 hp more than Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI: 160 hp (119 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
1,378 kg
3,038 lb
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
1,241 kg
2,736 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 R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
221 km/h
137 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 R 2.0 TSI5.8 s
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI: 2.6 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 R 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI: 1.0 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 R 2.0 TSI
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
685 km
426 mi
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
794 km
493 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
221 km/h
137 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 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
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 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 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
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.8 s
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
8.4 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 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
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSISeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,378 kg
3,038 lb
1,241 kg
2,736 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
685 km
426 mi
794 km
493 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 R 2.0 TSISeat Leon IV 1.5 TSI
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 160 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 2.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 39 km/h (24 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 104 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI

  • Is 137 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 109 km (68 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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