Car comparison

Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TDIvsSeat Leon III ST 1.4 TSI

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

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Seat Exeo ST

2.0 TDI

170 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2009-2011
VS

Seat Leon III ST

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2016

Comparison overview

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

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Seat Leon III ST 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Lightest
    1,275 kg
    2,811 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatExeo ST2.0 TDISeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI
Power
170hp127kW
150hp112kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,275kg2,811lb
Gross weight
2,075kg4,575lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
80.6s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
70.1s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
36.6s
Calculated
38.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,186km737mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,670mm184in
4,535mm179in
Width
1,772mm70in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,451mm57in
Wheelbase
2,642mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,522mm60in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
442L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,354L
1,470L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
-
CO2 emissions-
112g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TDISeat Leon III ST 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI4,200 rpm1,800 rpm4,450 rpm
SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatExeo ST2.0 TDISeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.6 s
38.8 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
170 hp
127 kW
SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TDI has 20 hp more than Seat Leon III ST 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST 1.4 TSI and Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TDI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI
1,275 kg
2,811 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
224 km/h
139 mph
SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI8.6 s
SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI8.1 s

Although Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TDI has more power, Seat Leon III ST 1.4 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST 1.4 TSI and Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TDI: 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
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III ST 1.4 TSI and Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TDI: 1.1 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
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
224 km/h
139 mph
SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.1 s
215 km/h
134 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
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 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
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Seat Exeo ST 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
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.6 s
SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.1 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
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatExeo ST2.0 TDISeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,275 kg
2,811 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
Range score
1,186 km
737 mi
-
CO2 score
-
112 g/km
Trunk score
442 L
15.6 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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 Exeo ST 2.0 TDISeat Leon III ST 1.4 TSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TDI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

Seat Leon III ST 1.4 TSI

  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 145 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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