Car comparison

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Scirocco III · Facelift 2014 R 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

Volkswagen Scirocco III · Facelift 2014

R 2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2014-2017

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
  • 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 performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSIVolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
Power
280hp209kW
280hp209kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,426kg3,144lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,750kg3,858lb
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
74.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
20.1s
Calculated
20.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
688km427mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,236mm167in
4,248mm167in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,398mm55in
Wheelbase
2,596mm102in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
380L
312L
Max trunk volume
1,150L
1,006L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions-
187g/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 TSIVolkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 R 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSIVolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.1 s
20.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
169 km/h
105 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 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
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
1,426 kg
3,144 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 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
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI5.7 s
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI5.7 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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: 1.5 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
688 km
427 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 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
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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 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
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,248 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 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
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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 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
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSIVolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 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
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,426 kg
3,144 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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
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
Range score
769 km
478 mi
688 km
427 mi
CO2 score
-
187 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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
VehicleSeat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 R 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Is 106 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 82 km (51 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 68 L more trunk volume

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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