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

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Seat Leon III ST

Cupra 2.0 TSI

290 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    309 km/h
    192 mph
  • Most powerful
    435 hp
    324 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    319 hp/t
    238 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    735 km
    457 mi
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    84/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)435 hpSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)377 hpSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)342 hpSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
Power
435hp324kW+145 hp
377hp281kW+87 hp
342hp255kW+52 hp
290hp216kW
Torque
543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm
473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm
427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,365kg3,009lb
1,365kg3,009lb
1,365kg3,009lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,970kg4,343lb
1,970kg4,343lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
309 km/h
192 mph
+49 km/h
295 km/h
183 mph
+35 km/h
285 km/h
177 mph
+25 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
47.5s99% target: 306 km/h / 190 mph-10.3 s
Calculated
51.8s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-6.0 s
Calculated
55.0s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph-2.8 s
Calculated
57.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s-1.3 s
5.1s-0.9 s
5.4s-0.6 s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
11.7s-6.5 s
Calculated
13.4s-4.8 s
Calculated
14.8s-3.4 s
Calculated
18.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s-1.3 s
Calculated
4.9s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.8s-1.1 s
Calculated
13.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
319hp/t238kW/t145hp/1000 lb
Calculated
276hp/t206kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
251hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
397Nm/t266lb-ft/ton
Calculated
346Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
313Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
256Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
735km457mi
Calculated
735km457mi
Calculated
735km457mi
Calculated
735km457mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,543mm179in
4,543mm179in
4,543mm179in
4,543mm179in
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
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

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 (Stage 3) 435 hpSeat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 377 hpSeat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 342 hpSeat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI 290 hpPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 435 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 377 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 342 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 STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)435 hp5,900-6,400 rpm1,700-5,800 rpm6,650 rpm
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)377 hp5,900-6,400 rpm1,700-5,800 rpm6,650 rpm
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)342 hp5,900-6,400 rpm1,700-5,800 rpm6,650 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 STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)435 hpSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)377 hpSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)342 hpSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.9 s
5.2 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.7 s
13.4 s
14.8 s
18.3 s
Top speed
309 km/h
192 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.7 s
8.9 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.0 s
11.3 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
13.2 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
195 km/h
121 mph
188 km/h
117 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 435 hp has 145 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 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 STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)435 hp
309 km/h
192 mph
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)377 hp
295 km/h
183 mph
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)342 hp
285 km/h
177 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 435 hp and Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI 290 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 377 hp and Seat Leon III ST 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 STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)435 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)377 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)342 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 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 TSI (Stage 3)435 hp
319 hp/t
238 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)377 hp
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)342 hp
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

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 STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)435 hp
435 hp
324 kW
4.7 s
309 km/h
192 mph
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)377 hp
377 hp
281 kW
5.1 s
295 km/h
183 mph
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)342 hp
342 hp
255 kW
5.4 s
285 km/h
177 mph
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
290 hp
216 kW
6.0 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 TSI (Stage 3)435 hp
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
309 km/h
192 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 STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)377 hp
Power
377 hp
281 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 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 STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)342 hp
Power
342 hp
255 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 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 STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
Power
290 hp
216 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

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 (Stage 3)435 hp
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
309 km/h
192 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)377 hp
Power
377 hp
281 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)342 hp
Power
342 hp
255 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 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 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 STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)435 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
4.7 s
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)377 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.1 s
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)342 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.4 s
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.0 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 (Stage 3)435 hp
319 hp/t
238 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)377 hp
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)342 hp
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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 TSI (Stage 3)435 hpSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)377 hpSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)342 hpSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI290 hp
Power
435 hp
324 kW
377 hp
281 kW
342 hp
255 kW
290 hp
216 kW
Torque
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
6.0 s
Top speed
309 km/h
192 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
4,543 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
4,543 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
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Range score
735 km
457 mi
735 km
457 mi
735 km
457 mi
735 km
457 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
319 hp/t
238 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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 Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 435 hpSeat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 377 hpSeat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 342 hpSeat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI 290 hp
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 58 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 42 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

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