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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIvsHyundai i30 II · Facelift 2015 1.6 T-GDI

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

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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
VS

Hyundai i30 II · Facelift 2015

1.6 T-GDI

186 hp1591 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,315 kg
    2,899 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    120 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,087 km
    675 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDIHyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
Power
184hp137kW
186hp139kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,315kg2,899lb
1,394kg3,073lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
To 99% top speed
81.7s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
84.3s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
34.1s
Calculated
40.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,087km675mi
Calculated
726km451mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,591cc97cu in
Length
4,282mm169in
4,300mm169in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,553mm61in
Rear track
1,511mm59in
1,545mm61in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
380L
378L
Max trunk volume-
1,316L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
53L
CO2 emissions
120g/km
169g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIHyundai i30 II Facelift 2015 1.6 T-GDIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai i30 II Facelift 2015 1.6 T-GDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI5,500 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDIHyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.1 s
40.3 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
186 hp
139 kW

Hyundai i30 II Facelift 2015 1.6 T-GDI has 2 hp more than Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Hyundai i30 II Facelift 2015 1.6 T-GDI: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
265 Nm
195 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
1,394 kg
3,073 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 20162.0 TDI
226 km/h
140 mph
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
219 km/h
136 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI7.5 s
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI8.0 s

Although Hyundai i30 II Facelift 2015 1.6 T-GDI has more power, Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Hyundai i30 II Facelift 2015 1.6 T-GDI: 0.5 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 20162.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Hyundai i30 II Facelift 2015 1.6 T-GDI: 2.7 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 20162.0 TDI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
1,087 km
675 mi
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
726 km
451 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
226 km/h
140 mph
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
186 hp
139 kW
8.0 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 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 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
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
Power
186 hp
139 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,300 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
Power
186 hp
139 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 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 20162.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.5 s
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
8.0 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 IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDIHyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
186 hp
139 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.0 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Lightness
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
1,394 kg
3,073 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,300 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
1,087 km
675 mi
726 km
451 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
169 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Overall
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 Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIHyundai i30 II Facelift 2015 1.6 T-GDI
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 115 Nm more
  • Is 79 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 361 km (224 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 2 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 49 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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