Car comparison

Subaru BRZ I 2.0vsSeat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI

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

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Subaru BRZ I

2.0

200 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2016
VS

Seat Leon III SC

FR 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,190 km
    740 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    58/100

Subaru BRZ I 2.0

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,202 kg
    2,650 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    166 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruBRZ I2.0SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
Power
200hp149kW
184hp137kW
Torque
205Nm151lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,202kg2,650lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight-
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
88.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
88.0s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
30.1s
Calculated
34.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
725km450mi
Calculated
1,190km740mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,240mm167in
4,236mm167in
Width
1,775mm70in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,570mm101in
2,599mm102in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,540mm61in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
243L
380L
Max trunk volume-
1,150L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
109g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Subaru BRZ I 2.0Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Subaru BRZ I 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruBRZ I2.07,000 rpm6,400-6,600 rpm7,250 rpm
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruBRZ I2.0SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.1 s
34.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruBRZ I2.0
200 hp
149 kW
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Subaru BRZ I 2.0 has 16 hp more than Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI and Subaru BRZ I 2.0: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruBRZ I2.0
205 Nm
151 lb-ft
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruBRZ I2.0
1,202 kg
2,650 lb
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
1,350 kg
2,976 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruBRZ I2.0
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruBRZ I2.07.6 s
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI7.4 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI and Subaru BRZ I 2.0: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruBRZ I2.0
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI and Subaru BRZ I 2.0: 2.7 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
SubaruBRZ I2.0
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruBRZ I2.0
725 km
450 mi
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
1,190 km
740 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SubaruBRZ I2.0
200 hp
149 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.4 s
228 km/h
142 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
SubaruBRZ I2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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

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
SubaruBRZ I2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI 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
SubaruBRZ I2.0
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.6 s
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.4 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
SubaruBRZ I2.0
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruBRZ I2.0SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
205 Nm
151 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,202 kg
2,650 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
725 km
450 mi
1,190 km
740 mi
CO2 score
-
109 g/km
Trunk score
243 L
8.6 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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
VehicleSubaru BRZ I 2.0Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km7.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi11.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal630 L166 US gal139 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,103 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru BRZ I 2.0

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Is 148 kg lighter
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI

  • Has 175 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 466 km (289 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 137 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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