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Volkswagen Scirocco III · Facelift 2014 R 2.0 TSIvsSeat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Scirocco III · Facelift 2014

R 2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2014-2017
VS

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

  • 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 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
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSISeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
280hp209kW
280hp209kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
19.7s
Calculated
20.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
696km433mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,248mm167in
4,236mm167in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,398mm55in
1,423mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,596mm102in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,536mm60in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
312L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,006L
1,150L
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
185g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 R 2.0 TSISeat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI5,600-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSISeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.7 s
20.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely 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
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
1,320 kg
2,910 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon III SCCupra 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI5.5 s
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 R 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 R 2.0 TSI: 1.4 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
696 km
433 mi
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
769 km
478 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,248 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 in
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

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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
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

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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.5 s
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSISeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,248 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 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
696 km
433 mi
769 km
478 mi
CO2 score
185 g/km
-
Trunk score
312 L
11.0 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 R 2.0 TSISeat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 73 km (45 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 68 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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