Car comparison

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI · Stage 3vsSeat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI · Stage 2vsSeat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI · Stage 1vsSeat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI

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

New comparison

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)

450 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)

390 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)

354 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

Cupra 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 450 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    305 km/h
    190 mph
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,482 kg
    3,267 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    304 hp/t
    226 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    775 km
    481 mi
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    87/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)450 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
Power
450hp336kW+150 hp
390hp291kW+90 hp
354hp264kW+54 hp
300hp224kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft+220 Nm
540Nm398lb-ft+140 Nm
488Nm360lb-ft+88 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,482kg3,267lb
1,482kg3,267lb
1,482kg3,267lb
1,482kg3,267lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,090kg4,608lb
2,090kg4,608lb
2,090kg4,608lb
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
+45 km/h
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
+40 km/h
Calculated
281 km/h
175 mph
+21 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
38.5s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph-9.5 s
Calculated
44.1s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph-3.9 s
Calculated
45.0s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph-3.0 s
Calculated
48.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s-1.1 s
4.2s-0.7 s
4.4s-0.5 s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
9.7s-5.4 s
Calculated
11.0s-4.1 s
Calculated
12.4s-2.7 s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
4.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.2s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s-1.6 s
Calculated
11.8s-1.1 s
Calculated
12.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
304hp/t226kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
239hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
418Nm/t280lb-ft/ton
Calculated
364Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
775km481mi
Calculated
775km481mi
Calculated
775km481mi
Calculated
775km481mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,548mm179in
4,548mm179in
4,548mm179in
4,548mm179in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,431mm56in
1,431mm56in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,631mm104in
2,631mm104in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,536mm60in
1,536mm60in
1,536mm60in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,510mm59in
1,510mm59in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
587L
587L
587L
587L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
55L
55L

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 450 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 390 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 354 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hpPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 450 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 390 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 354 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 STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)450 hp5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hp5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hp5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)450 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.0 s
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.2 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.7 s
11.0 s
12.4 s
15.0 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
281 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.4 s
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.9 s
8.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
10.0 s
10.4 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.8 s
12.2 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
218 km/h
136 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
199 km/h
124 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 450 hp has 150 hp more than Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hp and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 450 hp: 150 hp (112 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 TSI (Stage 3)450 hp
305 km/h
190 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hp
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hp
281 km/h
175 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 450 hp and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 390 hp and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 354 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 TSI (Stage 3)450 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)450 hp
450 hp
336 kW
3.8 s
305 km/h
190 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hp
390 hp
291 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hp
354 hp
264 kW
4.4 s
281 km/h
175 mph
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

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 TSI (Stage 3)450 hp
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 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 STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hp
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 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 STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hp
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 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 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

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 TSI (Stage 3)450 hp
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hp
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hp
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
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

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 450 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 TSI (Stage 3)450 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
3.8 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
4.2 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
4.4 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

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 TSI (Stage 3)450 hp
304 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hp
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hp
239 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)450 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI300 hp
Power
450 hp
336 kW
390 hp
291 kW
354 hp
264 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
488 Nm
360 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.2 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
281 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,482 kg
3,267 lb
1,482 kg
3,267 lb
1,482 kg
3,267 lb
1,482 kg
3,267 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
4,548 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
4,548 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
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Range score
775 km
481 mi
775 km
481 mi
775 km
481 mi
775 km
481 mi
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
304 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
239 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 (Stage 3) 450 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 390 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 354 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 hp
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,864 LC/year1,864 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 450 hp

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 40 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI
Compare selected cars
1 vehicle selected

Popular comparisons

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI · Stage 3 vs Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI · Stage 2 vs Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI · Stage 1 vs Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI - car comparison - FastVsFaster