Car comparison

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Scirocco III 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

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2013-2015
VS

Volkswagen Scirocco III

R 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2009-2014

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    204 hp/t
    152 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    758 km
    471 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSIVolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
265hp198kW
265hp198kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,344kg2,963lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,770kg3,902lb
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
77.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
79.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
20.9s
Calculated
21.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
204hp/t152kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
758km471mi
Calculated
679km422mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,236mm167in
4,248mm167in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,394mm55in
Wheelbase
2,596mm102in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,553mm61in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,561mm61in
Ground clearance-
132mm5in
Trunk volume
380L
312L
Max trunk volume
1,150L
1,006L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
55L

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 R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI5,350-6,600 rpm1,700-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 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 IIIR 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.9 s
21.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 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 IIIR 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
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
1,344 kg
2,963 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 IIIR 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 TSI5.9 s
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI6.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSI: 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 SCCupra 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Scirocco III 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
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
197 hp/t
147 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
758 km
471 mi
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
679 km
422 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
6.0 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
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 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 IIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 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
1,394 mm
54.9 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
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.9 s
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.0 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
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III SCCupra 2.0 TSIVolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.0 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
1,344 kg
2,963 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
1,394 mm
54.9 in
Range score
758 km
471 mi
679 km
422 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III SC Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Is 44 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 79 km (49 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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