Car comparison

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 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 SC

Cupra 2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2014-2015
VS

Seat Leon IV

1.5 TSI

204 hp1498 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    212 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100

Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    0.4 L/100 km
    588.0 mpg US
    706.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    10,000 km
    6,214 mi
  • Best economy score
    100/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSISeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
Power
280hp209kW
204hp152kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,595kg3,516lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
87.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
33.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
0.4L/100 km588mpg US706.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
10,000km6,214mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,236mm167in
4,368mm172in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,596mm102in
2,682mm106in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,516mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
270L
Max trunk volume
1,150L
1,187L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
40L

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 IV 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III SC Cupra 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 III SCCupra 2.0 TSI5,600-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSISeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
33.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
105 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
204 hp
152 kW

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI has 76 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 SC Cupra 2.0 TSI: 76 hp (57 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 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 III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
1,595 kg
3,516 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
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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 IV1.5 TSI7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI: 2.0 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
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI and Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI: 6.1 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 III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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
769 km
478 mi
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
10,000 km
6,214 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
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
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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
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
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK

Seat Leon III SC 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
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.7 s
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
7.7 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
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSISeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 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
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
10,000 km
6,214 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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 IV 1.5 TSI
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK0.4 L/100 km588 mpg US706.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km0.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi1.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal60 L16 US gal13 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year105.00 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Has 76 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 275 kg lighter
  • Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 84 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI

  • Uses 6.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9,231 km (5,736 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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