Car comparison

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSIvsSeat Leon IV 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

280 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2014-2015
VS

Seat Leon IV

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2021-2023

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 2.0 TSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    820 km
    509 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSISeatLeon IV2.0 TSI
Power
280hp209kW
190hp142kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,382kg3,047lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
73.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
82.6s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
31.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
820km509mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,236mm167in
4,368mm172in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,596mm102in
2,686mm106in
Front track
1,536mm60in
-
Rear track
1,510mm59in
-
Trunk volume
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,150L
1,301L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
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 TSISeat Leon IV 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon IV 2.0 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 IV2.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSISeatLeon IV2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
31.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
105 mph
152 km/h
94 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 IV2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI has 90 hp more than Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI: 90 hp (67 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 IV2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 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 IV2.0 TSI
1,382 kg
3,047 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 IV2.0 TSI
231 km/h
144 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 IV2.0 TSI7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSI: 1.7 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 IV2.0 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
SeatLeon IV2.0 TSI
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 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 IV2.0 TSI
820 km
509 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 IV2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
231 km/h
144 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 IV2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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
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 IV2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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 IV2.0 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.4 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 IV2.0 TSI
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSISeatLeon IV2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,382 kg
3,047 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
820 km
509 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 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 SC Cupra 2.0 TSISeat Leon IV 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Has 90 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 62 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 29 km/h (18 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 75 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSI

  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 50 km (31 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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