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Seat Leon III SC · Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI · Stage 3vsSeat Leon III SC · Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI · Stage 2vsSeat Leon III SC · Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI · Stage 1vsSeat Leon III SC · Facelift 2016 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 (Stage 3)

450 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Seat Leon III SC · Facelift 2016

Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)

390 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Seat Leon III SC · Facelift 2016

Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)

354 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Seat Leon III SC · Facelift 2016

Cupra 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 450 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    317 km/h
    197 mph
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    589 Nm
    434 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    346 hp/t
    258 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    725 km
    450 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)450 hpSeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hpSeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hpSeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
Power
450hp336kW+150 hp
390hp291kW+90 hp
354hp264kW+54 hp
300hp224kW
Torque
589Nm434lb-ft+209 Nm
513Nm378lb-ft+133 Nm
464Nm342lb-ft+84 Nm
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,300kg2,866lb
1,300kg2,866lb
1,300kg2,866lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,870kg4,123lb
1,870kg4,123lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
+57 km/h
302 km/h
188 mph
+42 km/h
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.6s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph-10.9 s
Calculated
59.5s99% target: 299 km/h / 186 mph-4.9 s
Calculated
63.4s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-1.1 s
Calculated
64.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s-1.3 s
4.8s-0.9 s
5.1s-0.6 s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
11.6s-7.2 s
Calculated
13.5s-5.3 s
Calculated
14.9s-3.9 s
Calculated
18.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.6s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.9s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.7s-1.1 s
Calculated
13.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
346hp/t258kW/t157hp/1000 lb
Calculated
300hp/t224kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
272hp/t203kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
231hp/t172kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
453Nm/t303lb-ft/ton
Calculated
395Nm/t264lb-ft/ton
Calculated
357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
725km450mi
Calculated
725km450mi
Calculated
725km450mi
Calculated
725km450mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,236mm167in
4,236mm167in
4,236mm167in
4,236mm167in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,423mm56in
1,423mm56in
1,423mm56in
Wheelbase
2,596mm102in
2,596mm102in
2,596mm102in
2,596mm102in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,536mm60in
1,536mm60in
1,536mm60in
Rear track
1,511mm59in
1,511mm59in
1,511mm59in
1,511mm59in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,150L
1,150L
1,150L
1,150L
Doors
3
3
3
3
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
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 (Stage 3) 450 hpSeat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 390 hpSeat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 354 hpSeat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hpPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 450 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 390 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 354 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)450 hp5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hp5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hp5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)450 hpSeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hpSeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hpSeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.6 s
4.9 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.8 s
5.1 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.6 s
13.5 s
14.9 s
18.8 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
302 km/h
188 mph
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.5 s
8.7 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.8 s
11.1 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.7 s
13.0 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
127 mph
193 km/h
120 mph
187 km/h
116 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 450 hp has 150 hp more than Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hp and Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 450 hp: 150 hp (112 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 450 hp and Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 390 hp and Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 354 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 TSI (Stage 3)450 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)450 hp
450 hp
336 kW
4.4 s
317 km/h
197 mph
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hp
390 hp
291 kW
4.8 s
302 km/h
188 mph
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hp
354 hp
264 kW
5.1 s
292 km/h
181 mph
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
300 hp
224 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 SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)450 hp
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 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 SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hp
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 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 SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hp
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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 SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
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

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 TSI (Stage 3)450 hp
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hp
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hp
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
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

Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 450 hp 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 TSI (Stage 3)450 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.4 s
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.8 s
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.1 s
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)450 hp
346 hp/t
258 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hp
300 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hp
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)450 hpSeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hpSeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hpSeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
Power
450 hp
336 kW
390 hp
291 kW
354 hp
264 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
589 Nm
434 lb-ft
513 Nm
378 lb-ft
464 Nm
342 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.8 s
5.1 s
5.7 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
302 km/h
188 mph
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
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
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
725 km
450 mi
725 km
450 mi
725 km
450 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
346 hp/t
258 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
300 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 450 hpSeat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 390 hpSeat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 354 hpSeat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hp
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 450 hp

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 76 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 46 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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