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Seat Leon III SC · Facelift 2016 Cupra 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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Seat Leon III SC · Facelift 2016

Cupra 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Seat Leon III SC

Cupra 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI Manual

  • 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
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    231 hp/t
    172 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI Dual-clutch

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    781 km
    485 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSIManualSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
Power
300hp224kW
265hp198kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
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
64.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
18.8s
Calculated
20.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
231hp/t172kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
292Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
725km450mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,236mm167in
4,236mm167in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,423mm56in
Wheelbase
2,596mm102in
2,596mm102in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,511mm59in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,150L
1,150L
Doors
3
3
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 Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI ManualSeat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI Dual-clutchPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI Manual: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI Dual-clutch: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSIManual5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSIDual-clutch5,350-6,600 rpm1,700-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSIManualSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.8 s
20.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSIManual
300 hp
224 kW
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
265 hp
198 kW

Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI Manual has 35 hp more than Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI Dual-clutch.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI Dual-clutch and Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI Manual: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSIManual
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
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 SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSIManual
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
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
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSIManual
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
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 SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSIManual5.7 s
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSIDual-clutch5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI Manual and Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI Dual-clutch: 0.1 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 SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSIManual
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI Dual-clutch and Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI Manual: 0.5 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 SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSIManual
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSIManual
725 km
450 mi
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
781 km
485 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSIManual
300 hp
224 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
265 hp
198 kW
5.8 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 SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSIManual
Power
300 hp
224 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 III SCCupra 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 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
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSIManual
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI Manual 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 SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSIManual
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.7 s
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.8 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 SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSIManual
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSIManualSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
Power
300 hp
224 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
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
725 km
450 mi
781 km
485 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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 Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI ManualSeat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI Dual-clutch
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI Manual

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 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

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