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Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) · Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDvsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI

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

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) · Facelift 2016

2.0 JTD

170 hp1956 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2019-2020
VS

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    214 km/h
    133 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,154 km
    717 mi
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,183 kg
    2,608 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    127 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    117 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Power
170hp127kW
150hp112kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,410kg3,109lb
1,183kg2,608lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
85.8s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
83.0s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
46.4s
Calculated
46.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,154km717mi
Calculated
962km597mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,956cc119cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,351mm171in
4,282mm169in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,634mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,554mm61in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
350L
380L
Max trunk volume-
1,210L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
117g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD3,750 rpm1,750 rpm4,000 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
46.4 s
46.5 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD has 20 hp more than Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI and Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
1,183 kg
2,608 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
214 km/h
133 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
213 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 s
214 km/h
133 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
213 km/h
132 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
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 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
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD 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
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.3 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.3 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
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.3 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
1,183 kg
2,608 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
1,154 km
717 mi
962 km
597 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
117 g/km
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 192 km (119 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI

  • Is 227 kg lighter
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 19 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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