Car comparison

Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSIvsVolvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013 3.0 T6

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

280 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2015
VS

Volvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013

3.0 T6

304 hp2953 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,391 kg
    3,067 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    201 hp/t
    150 kW/t
    5.0 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 estimated range
    758 km
    471 mi
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSIVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Power
280hp209kW
304hp227kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,391kg3,067lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
63.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
18.5s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
758km471mi
Calculated
660km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,953cc180cu in
Length
4,543mm179in
4,838mm190in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,876mm74in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,604mm63in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,815mm111in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,580mm62in
Trunk volume
587L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,470L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
70L
CO2 emissions-
248g/km

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 TSIVolvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6PowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI5,600-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T65,600 rpm2,100-4,200 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSIVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.5 s
31.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6 has 24 hp more than Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI and Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
440 Nm
325 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 TSI
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
1,940 kg
4,277 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 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 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 STCupra 2.0 TSI6.0 s
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T66.9 s

Although Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6 has more power, Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI and Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6: 0.9 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 STCupra 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI and Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6: 4.0 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 STCupra 2.0 TSI
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 TSI
758 km
471 mi
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
660 km
410 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 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 STCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 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 STCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 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 STCupra 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.0 s
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
6.9 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 TSI
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSIVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
304 hp
227 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
1,940 kg
4,277 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
Range score
758 km
471 mi
660 km
410 mi
CO2 score
-
248 g/km
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 TSIVolvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Is 549 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 97 km (60 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 12 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

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