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

Cupra 2.0 TSI

290 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2016
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

Cupra 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI 290 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,391 kg
    3,067 lb
  • 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 estimated range
    758 km
    471 mi
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
Power
290hp216kW
300hp224kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,391kg3,067lb
1,391kg3,067lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
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
57.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
56.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
17.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
208hp/t155kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
758km471mi
Calculated
735km457mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,543mm179in
4,540mm179in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,428mm56in
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
1,470L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI 290 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hpPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI 290 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp5,900-6,400 rpm1,700-5,800 rpm6,650 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 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 STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
17.9 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
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
176 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
290 hp
216 kW
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
300 hp
224 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 STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

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

Although Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hp has more power, Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI 290 hp is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
290 hp
216 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
300 hp
224 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 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
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
Power
300 hp
224 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
4,540 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 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 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
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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 STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.9 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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 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
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
Power
290 hp
216 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 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
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,540 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
758 km
471 mi
735 km
457 mi
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 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 Cupra 2.0 TSI 290 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hp
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI 290 hp

  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 km (14 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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