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Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI · Stage 3vsSeat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI · Stage 2vsSeat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI · Stage 1vsSeat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI

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Seat Leon III SC

Cupra 2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 420 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    318 hp/t
    237 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    769 km
    478 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)420 hpSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hpSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hpSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI280 hp
Power
420hp313kW+140 hp
364hp271kW+84 hp
330hp246kW+50 hp
280hp209kW
Torque
543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm
473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm
427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,320kg2,910lb
1,320kg2,910lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,890kg4,167lb
1,890kg4,167lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
320 km/h
199 mph
+60 km/h
305 km/h
190 mph
+45 km/h
295 km/h
183 mph
+35 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.0s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph-8.1 s
Calculated
72.0s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph-2.1 s
Calculated
75.8s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph+1.6 s
Calculated
74.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s-1.3 s
4.8s-0.9 s
5.1s-0.6 s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
12.5s-7.6 s
Calculated
14.4s-5.7 s
Calculated
15.8s-4.3 s
Calculated
20.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.6s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.9s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
318hp/t237kW/t144hp/1000 lb
Calculated
276hp/t206kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
250hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
411Nm/t275lb-ft/ton
Calculated
358Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,236mm167in
4,236mm167in
4,236mm167in
4,236mm167in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,423mm56in
1,423mm56in
1,423mm56in
Wheelbase
2,596mm102in
2,596mm102in
2,596mm102in
2,596mm102in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,536mm60in
1,536mm60in
1,536mm60in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,510mm59in
1,510mm59in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,150L
1,150L
1,150L
1,150L
Doors
3
3
3
3
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
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 TSI (Stage 3) 420 hpSeat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 364 hpSeat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 330 hpSeat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI 280 hpPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 420 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 364 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 330 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI 280 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)420 hp5,600-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hp5,600-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hp5,600-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI280 hp5,600-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)420 hpSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hpSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hpSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI280 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.6 s
4.9 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.8 s
5.1 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.5 s
14.4 s
15.8 s
20.1 s
Top speed
320 km/h
199 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.5 s
8.7 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.8 s
11.1 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.8 s
13.1 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
198 km/h
123 mph
188 km/h
117 mph
182 km/h
113 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 420 hp has 140 hp more than Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI 280 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI 280 hp and Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 420 hp: 140 hp (104 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 (Stage 3)420 hp
320 km/h
199 mph
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hp
305 km/h
190 mph
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hp
295 km/h
183 mph
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI280 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 420 hp and Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI 280 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 364 hp and Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 330 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 III SCCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)420 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI280 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 (Stage 3)420 hp
318 hp/t
237 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hp
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hp
250 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI280 hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)420 hp
420 hp
313 kW
4.4 s
320 km/h
199 mph
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hp
364 hp
271 kW
4.8 s
305 km/h
190 mph
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hp
330 hp
246 kW
5.1 s
295 km/h
183 mph
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI280 hp
280 hp
209 kW
5.7 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 (Stage 3)420 hp
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
320 km/h
199 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 SCCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hp
Power
364 hp
271 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 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 SCCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 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 SCCupra 2.0 TSI280 hp
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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

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 (Stage 3)420 hp
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
320 km/h
199 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hp
Power
364 hp
271 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI280 hp
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 420 hp 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 (Stage 3)420 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
4.4 s
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
4.8 s
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.1 s
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI280 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.7 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 (Stage 3)420 hp
318 hp/t
237 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hp
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hp
250 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI280 hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)420 hpSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)364 hpSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)330 hpSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI280 hp
Power
420 hp
313 kW
364 hp
271 kW
330 hp
246 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.8 s
5.1 s
5.7 s
Top speed
320 km/h
199 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
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
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
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
Range score
769 km
478 mi
769 km
478 mi
769 km
478 mi
769 km
478 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
318 hp/t
237 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
250 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 420 hpSeat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 364 hpSeat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 330 hpSeat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI 280 hp
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,706 LC/year1,706 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 420 hp

  • Has 56 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 42 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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