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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSIvsSeat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI

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 X-Perience

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lightest
    1,378 kg
    3,038 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    225 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100

Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,122 km
    697 mi
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSISeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI
Power
310hp231kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,378kg3,038lb
1,529kg3,371lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
66.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.2s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
30.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
685km426mi
Calculated
1,122km697mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,324mm170in
4,543mm179in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,481mm58in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,630mm104in
Front track
1,568mm62in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,543mm61in
1,503mm59in
Trunk volume
380L
587L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions-
129g/km

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 X-Perience 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI: 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 X-Perience2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSISeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
30.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
155 km/h
97 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 X-Perience2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI has 126 hp more than Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI: 126 hp (94 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 X-Perience2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 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 X-Perience2.0 TDI
1,529 kg
3,371 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 X-Perience2.0 TDI
224 km/h
139 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 X-Perience2.0 TDI7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI: 1.3 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 X-Perience2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI: 2.4 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 X-Perience2.0 TDI
120 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 X-Perience2.0 TDI
1,122 km
697 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 X-Perience2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.1 s
224 km/h
139 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 X-Perience2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 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 X-Perience2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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 X-Perience2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.1 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 X-Perience2.0 TDI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSISeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,378 kg
3,038 lb
1,529 kg
3,371 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Range score
685 km
426 mi
1,122 km
697 mi
CO2 score
-
129 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
120 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 X-Perience 2.0 TDI
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 126 hp more
  • Is 151 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 36 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 105 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 X-Perience 2.0 TDI

  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 438 km (272 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
  • Lowest top speed

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