Car comparison

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSIvsSeat Leon X-Perience 1.8 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 X-Perience

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI

  • Lowest city consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    846 km
    526 mi
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSISeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
Power
280hp209kW
180hp134kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,486kg3,276lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
73.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
65.7s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
31.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
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
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,236mm167in
4,543mm179in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,481mm58in
Wheelbase
2,596mm102in
2,630mm104in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,503mm59in
Trunk volume
380L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,150L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions-
150g/km

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 X-Perience 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 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 X-Perience1.8 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSISeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
31.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.6 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
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
105 mph
154 km/h
96 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 X-Perience1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI has 100 hp more than Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI and Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI: 100 hp (75 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 X-Perience1.8 TSI
280 Nm
207 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 X-Perience1.8 TSI
1,486 kg
3,276 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 X-Perience1.8 TSI
221 km/h
137 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 X-Perience1.8 TSI7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI: 1.5 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 X-Perience1.8 TSI
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
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 X-Perience1.8 TSI
846 km
526 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 X-Perience1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.2 s
221 km/h
137 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 X-Perience1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 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 X-Perience1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 X-Perience1.8 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.2 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 X-Perience1.8 TSI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 TSISeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,486 kg
3,276 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
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
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
846 km
526 mi
CO2 score
-
150 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 X-Perience 1.8 TSI
Consumption6.5 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 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Has 100 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 166 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 39 km/h (24 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI

  • Has 77 km (48 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 207 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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