Car comparison

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSIvsRenault Megane IV Grandtour 1.3 TCe

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

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Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

1.5 EcoTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
VS

Renault Megane IV Grandtour

1.3 TCe

160 hp1333 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    214 km/h
    133 mph
  • Lightest
    1,200 kg
    2,646 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    125 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    943 km
    586 mi
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSIRenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe
Power
150hp112kW
160hp119kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,200kg2,646lb
1,444kg3,183lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,906kg4,202lb
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
68.3s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
77.5s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
39.1s
Calculated
46.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,333cc81cu in
Length
4,548mm179in
4,626mm182in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,439mm57in
1,449mm57in
Wheelbase
2,634mm104in
2,712mm107in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,586mm62in
Trunk volume
587L
507L
Max trunk volume
1,470L
1,504L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
120g/km
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Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSIRenault Megane IV Grandtour 1.3 TCePowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSI: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane IV Grandtour 1.3 TCe: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
RenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe5,500 rpm1,800 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSIRenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.1 s
46.1 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
150 hp
112 kW
RenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe
160 hp
119 kW

Renault Megane IV Grandtour 1.3 TCe has 10 hp more than Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSI and Renault Megane IV Grandtour 1.3 TCe: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
RenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
1,200 kg
2,646 lb
RenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe
1,444 kg
3,183 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 20161.5 EcoTSI
214 km/h
133 mph
RenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe
212 km/h
132 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 20161.5 EcoTSI8.2 s
RenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe8.8 s

Although Renault Megane IV Grandtour 1.3 TCe has more power, Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSI and Renault Megane IV Grandtour 1.3 TCe: 0.6 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 20161.5 EcoTSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSI and Renault Megane IV Grandtour 1.3 TCe: 0.5 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 20161.5 EcoTSI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
RenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe
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 III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
943 km
586 mi
RenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe
862 km
536 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
214 km/h
133 mph
RenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe
160 hp
119 kW
8.8 s
212 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
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
RenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 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 20161.5 EcoTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSI 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 20161.5 EcoTSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.2 s
RenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.8 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 III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSIRenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe
Power
150 hp
112 kW
160 hp
119 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.8 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,200 kg
2,646 lb
1,444 kg
3,183 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
Range score
943 km
586 mi
862 km
536 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
-
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 ST Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSIRenault Megane IV Grandtour 1.3 TCe
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSI

  • Is 244 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 81 km (51 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Renault Megane IV Grandtour 1.3 TCe

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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