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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016 1.5 TSIvsMini Hatch (F55) · Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5

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

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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Mini Hatch (F55) · Facelift 2018

Cooper 1.5

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2021

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    213 km/h
    132 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,183 kg
    2,608 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    127 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    117 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    962 km
    597 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSIMiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
150hp112kW
136hp101kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,183kg2,608lb
1,220kg2,690lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
82.5s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
77.7s99% target: 205 km/h / 127 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
46.3s
Calculated
54.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
180Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
962km597mi
Calculated
741km460mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
4,282mm169in
3,982mm157in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,567mm101in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,501mm59in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,501mm59in
Ground clearance-
146mm6in
Trunk volume
380L
278L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
941L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
40L
CO2 emissions
117g/km
122g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSIMini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5PowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.54,500-6,500 rpm1,480-4,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSIMiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
46.3 s
54.6 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 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
16.1 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
136 hp
101 kW

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI has 14 hp more than Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5 and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
220 Nm
162 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
1,183 kg
2,608 lb
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
1,220 kg
2,690 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 20161.5 TSI
213 km/h
132 mph
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
207 km/h
129 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI8.3 s
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.58.3 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 20161.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
962 km
597 mi
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
741 km
460 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
213 km/h
132 mph
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
136 hp
101 kW
8.3 s
207 km/h
129 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 20161.5 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
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
207 km/h
129 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
3,982 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 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 20161.5 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
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
207 km/h
129 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI 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 20161.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.3 s
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
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
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSIMiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
150 hp
112 kW
136 hp
101 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.3 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,183 kg
2,608 lb
1,220 kg
2,690 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
3,982 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
962 km
597 mi
741 km
460 mi
CO2 score
117 g/km
122 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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 1.5 TSIMini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 37 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 221 km (137 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 102 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

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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