Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016
Car comparison
Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSIvsSeat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonSeat Leon X-Perience
2.0 TSI
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.8 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful310 hp231 kW
- Highest torque380 Nm280 lb-ft
- Lightest1,378 kg3,038 lb
- Best power-to-weight225 hp/t168 kW/t4.4 kg/hp
- Best overall score69/100
- Best performance score66/100
- Best economy score87/100
Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TSI
- Largest trunk587 L
- Best practicality score87/100
Specification comparison
| Model | SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI | SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 310hp231kW | 190hp142kW |
| Torque | 380Nm280lb-ft | 320Nm236lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,378kg3,038lb | 1,423kg3,137lb |
| Gross weight | 1,930kg4,255lb | 2,200kg4,850lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | 227 km/h 141 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 66.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 64.2s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.8s | 7.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 19.2s Calculated | 28.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.5s Calculated | 6.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg 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 | 15.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb Calculated | 134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton Calculated | 225Nm/t150lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 685km426mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu 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 | 1,549mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,543mm61in | 1,520mm60in |
| Trunk volume | 380L | 587L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 1,470L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 50L | 55L |
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 TSI: Power / Torque
- Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI | 5,800-6,500 rpm | 1,800-5,700 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI | 4,200-6,000 rpm | 1,500-4,100 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI | SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 19.2 s | 28.1 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited | 227 km/h 141 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 | 15.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 172 km/h 107 mph | 157 km/h 98 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI | 310 hp 231 kW |
| SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI | 190 hp 142 kW |
Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI has 120 hp more than Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TSI.
The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI: 120 hp (89 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI | 380 Nm 280 lb-ft |
| SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI | 1,378 kg 3,038 lb |
| SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI | 1,423 kg 3,137 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI | 227 km/h 141 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI | 5.8 s |
| SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI | 7.0 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 TSI: 1.2 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI | 225 hp/t 168 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp |
| SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI | 134 hp/t 100 kW/t 7.5 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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 TSI | 190 hp 142 kW | 7.0 s | 227 km/h 141 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI |
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| SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI | SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 310 hp 231 kW | 190 hp 142 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 380 Nm 280 lb-ft | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.8 s | 7.0 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | 227 km/h 141 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,378 kg 3,038 lb | 1,423 kg 3,137 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 685 km 426 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 134 hp/t 100 kW/t 7.5 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.78 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 20.56 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,916 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI
- Has 120 hp more
- Has 60 Nm more
- Is 45 kg lighter
- Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 33 km/h (21 mph) higher top speed
- Has 91 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
- Smallest trunk
Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TSI
- Has 207 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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