Car comparison

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIvsMini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6

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

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Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018
VS

Mini Clubman (R55)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    121 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,087 km
    675 mi
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDIMiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,205kg2,657lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
71.1s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
65.8s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
30.8s
Calculated
29.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,087km675mi
Calculated
847km527mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,549mm179in
3,961mm156in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,432mm56in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,547mm100in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance-
135mm5in
Trunk volume
587L
260L
Max trunk volume-
930L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
121g/km
137g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIMini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,700-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDIMiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.8 s
29.3 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
260 Nm
192 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
1,205 kg
2,657 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 20162.0 TDI
228 km/h
142 mph
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
227 km/h
141 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI7.8 s
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.67.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6 and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 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 20162.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Mini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6: 1.3 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 III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
1,087 km
675 mi
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
847 km
527 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
228 km/h
142 mph
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
227 km/h
141 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 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
3,961 mm
155.9 in
Height
1,432 mm
56.4 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
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST 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 III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.8 s
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.5 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 20162.0 TDI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDIMiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
3,961 mm
155.9 in
Height
1,432 mm
56.4 in
Range score
1,087 km
675 mi
847 km
527 mi
CO2 score
121 g/km
137 g/km
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIMini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 239 km (149 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 327 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 16 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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