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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.

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Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)

435 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)

377 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)

342 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

Cupra 2.0 TSI

290 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 435 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    435 hp
    324 kW
  • Highest torque
    589 Nm
    434 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,401 kg
    3,089 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    310 hp/t
    232 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    149 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    769 km
    478 mi
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    84/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)435 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)377 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)342 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
Power
435hp324kW+145 hp
377hp281kW+87 hp
342hp255kW+52 hp
290hp216kW
Torque
589Nm434lb-ft+209 Nm
513Nm378lb-ft+133 Nm
464Nm342lb-ft+84 Nm
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,401kg3,089lb
1,401kg3,089lb
1,401kg3,089lb
1,401kg3,089lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
46.4s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-14.4 s
Calculated
53.6s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-7.2 s
Calculated
55.0s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.9 s
Calculated
60.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s-1.4 s
5.4s-1.0 s
5.7s-0.6 s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
12.7s-6.5 s
Calculated
14.3s-4.9 s
Calculated
16.1s-3.1 s
Calculated
19.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s-1.3 s
Calculated
5.1s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.1s-1.1 s
Calculated
13.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
310hp/t232kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
269hp/t201kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
244hp/t182kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
420Nm/t281lb-ft/ton
Calculated
366Nm/t245lb-ft/ton
Calculated
331Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
769km478mi
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
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
587L
587L
587L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,470L
1,470L
1,470L
1,470L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
149g/km
149g/km
149g/km
149g/km

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) 435 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 377 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 342 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 290 hpPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 435 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 377 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 342 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 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 TSI (Stage 3)435 hp5,400-6,500 rpm1,950-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)377 hp5,400-6,500 rpm1,950-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)342 hp5,400-6,500 rpm1,950-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI290 hp5,400-6,500 rpm1,950-5,300 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)435 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)377 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)342 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.4 s
5.7 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.7 s
14.3 s
16.1 s
19.2 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.9 s
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.2 s
11.5 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.1 s
13.5 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
124 mph
191 km/h
118 mph
183 km/h
113 mph
172 km/h
107 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) 435 hp has 145 hp more than Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 290 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 290 hp and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 435 hp: 145 hp (108 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)435 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)377 hp
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)342 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 435 hp and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 290 hp: 1.4 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 377 hp and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 342 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)435 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)377 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)342 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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)435 hp
435 hp
324 kW
4.9 s
292 km/h
181 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)377 hp
377 hp
281 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)342 hp
342 hp
255 kW
5.7 s
273 km/h
170 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
290 hp
216 kW
6.3 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)435 hp
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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)377 hp
Power
377 hp
281 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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)342 hp
Power
342 hp
255 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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 TSI290 hp
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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)435 hp
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)377 hp
Power
377 hp
281 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)342 hp
Power
342 hp
255 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 435 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)435 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
4.9 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)377 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.4 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)342 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.7 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.3 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)435 hp
310 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)377 hp
269 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)342 hp
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)435 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)377 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)342 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
Power
435 hp
324 kW
377 hp
281 kW
342 hp
255 kW
290 hp
216 kW
Torque
589 Nm
434 lb-ft
513 Nm
378 lb-ft
464 Nm
342 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.4 s
5.7 s
6.3 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,401 kg
3,089 lb
1,401 kg
3,089 lb
1,401 kg
3,089 lb
1,401 kg
3,089 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
769 km
478 mi
769 km
478 mi
769 km
478 mi
769 km
478 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
149 g/km
149 g/km
149 g/km
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
310 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
269 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 435 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 377 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 342 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 290 hp
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,706 LC/year1,706 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 435 hp

  • Has 58 hp more
  • Has 76 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 41 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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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