Car comparison

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016 1.8 TSIvsAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) · Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM

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

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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) · Facelift 2016

2.0 JTDM

175 hp1956 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM

  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    113 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,395 km
    867 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Lightest
    1,235 kg
    2,723 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
Power
180hp134kW
175hp130kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,235kg2,723lb
1,335kg2,943lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
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Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
To 99% top speed
79.8s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
81.4s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
33.6s
Calculated
39.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
1,395km867mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,956cc119cu in
Length
4,282mm169in
4,351mm171in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,364mm93in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,511mm59in
1,554mm61in
Trunk volume
380L
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
60L
CO2 emissions
138g/km
113g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.8 TSIAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDMPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM3,750 rpm1,750 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.6 s
39.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI has 5 hp more than Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
1,235 kg
2,723 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
1,335 kg
2,943 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 IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
226 km/h
140 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
219 km/h
136 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 Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI and Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM: 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 IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI: 1.7 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 IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.5 s
226 km/h
140 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
175 hp
130 kW
7.8 s
219 km/h
136 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 IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 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
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
Power
175 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 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 IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
Power
175 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM 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 IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.5 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
7.8 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 IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
Power
180 hp
134 kW
175 hp
130 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Lightness
1,235 kg
2,723 lb
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
1,395 km
867 mi
CO2 score
138 g/km
113 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.8 TSIAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,129 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 562 km (349 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 25 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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