Car comparison

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSIvsSeat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 Cupra 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 ST · Facelift 2016

Cupra 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    775 km
    481 mi
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    223 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • 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 economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSISeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
290hp216kW
300hp224kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,482kg3,267lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
2,090kg4,608lb
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
74.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
48.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
19.5s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
746km464mi
Calculated
775km481mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,236mm167in
4,548mm179in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,596mm102in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,536mm60in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
380L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,150L
-
Doors
3
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 SC Cupra 2.0 TSISeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 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 III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSISeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.5 s
15.0 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
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
186 km/h
116 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 III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI has 10 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 ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI: 10 hp (7 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 III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
400 Nm
295 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 III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
1,482 kg
3,267 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 III STFacelift 2016Cupra 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 III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI4.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI: 0.8 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 III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

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 III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 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 III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
775 km
481 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 III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
4.9 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 III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 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 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 III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST 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 III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.7 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
4.9 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 III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSISeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
290 hp
216 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
4.9 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
1,482 kg
3,267 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Range score
746 km
464 mi
775 km
481 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 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 SC Cupra 2.0 TSISeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Is 182 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 28 km (18 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 207 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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