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Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSIvsSeat Leon III ST 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 ST · Facelift 2016

Cupra 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
VS

Seat Leon III ST

Cupra 2.0 TSI

290 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    775 km
    481 mi
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI 290 hp

  • Lightest
    1,391 kg
    3,067 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    208 hp/t
    155 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hpSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
Power
300hp224kW
290hp216kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,482kg3,267lb
1,391kg3,067lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,000kg4,409lb
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
48.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
57.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
775km481mi
Calculated
758km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,548mm179in
4,543mm179in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,536mm60in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
587L
587L
Max trunk volume-
1,470L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hpSeat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI 290 hpPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI 290 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp5,900-6,400 rpm1,700-5,800 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hpSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
18.0 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
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
300 hp
224 kW
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
290 hp
216 kW

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hp has 10 hp more than Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI 290 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI 290 hp and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hp: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
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 STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
1,482 kg
3,267 lb
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
1,391 kg
3,067 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 STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
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 STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp4.9 s
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hp and Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI 290 hp: 1.0 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 STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI 290 hp and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hp: 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 STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
775 km
481 mi
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
758 km
471 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
300 hp
224 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
290 hp
216 kW
5.9 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 STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 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
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
Power
290 hp
216 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

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 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 STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
4.9 s
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.9 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 STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hpSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
290 hp
216 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,482 kg
3,267 lb
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Range score
775 km
481 mi
758 km
471 mi
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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 ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hpSeat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI 290 hp
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hp

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km (11 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI 290 hp

  • Is 91 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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