Car comparison

Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSIvsSubaru BRZ I Premium 2.0

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

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Seat Leon III SC

FR 1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016
VS

Subaru BRZ I

Premium 2.0

200 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2016

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,215 kg
    2,679 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSISubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
Power
180hp134kW
200hp149kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
205Nm151lb-ft
Curb weight
1,215kg2,679lb
1,262kg2,782lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
-
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
83.7s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
87.5s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
34.4s
Calculated
37.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
162Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
704km438mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,236mm167in
4,240mm167in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,775mm70in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,596mm102in
2,570mm101in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,511mm59in
1,540mm61in
Trunk volume
380L
243L
Max trunk volume
1,150L
-
Doors
3
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
138g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSISubaru BRZ I Premium 2.0PowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Subaru BRZ I Premium 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.07,000 rpm6,400-6,600 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSISubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.4 s
37.4 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
200 hp
149 kW

Subaru BRZ I Premium 2.0 has 20 hp more than Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI and Subaru BRZ I Premium 2.0: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
205 Nm
151 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
1,215 kg
2,679 lb
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
1,262 kg
2,782 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 SCFR 1.8 TSI
226 km/h
140 mph
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI7.4 s
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.08.2 s

Although Subaru BRZ I Premium 2.0 has more power, Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI and Subaru BRZ I Premium 2.0: 0.8 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 SCFR 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI and Subaru BRZ I Premium 2.0: 1.1 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 SCFR 1.8 TSI
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
833 km
518 mi
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
704 km
438 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.4 s
226 km/h
140 mph
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
200 hp
149 kW
8.2 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 SCFR 1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,236 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Length
4,240 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 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 SCFR 1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 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 SCFR 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.4 s
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
8.2 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 SCFR 1.8 TSI
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSISubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
Power
180 hp
134 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
205 Nm
151 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.2 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,215 kg
2,679 lb
1,262 kg
2,782 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,236 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Length
4,240 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
704 km
438 mi
CO2 score
138 g/km
-
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSISubaru BRZ I Premium 2.0
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI

  • Has 45 Nm more
  • Is 47 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 129 km (80 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 137 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Subaru BRZ I Premium 2.0

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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