Car comparison

Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSIvsSeat Exeo ST 2.0 TDI

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

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Seat Leon III ST

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2016
VS

Seat Exeo ST

2.0 TDI

170 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2009-2011

Comparison overview

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

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Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Lightest
    1,280 kg
    2,822 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,186 km
    737 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III ST1.8 TSISeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
Power
180hp134kW
170hp127kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,280kg2,822lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
70.0s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
80.6s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
31.3s
Calculated
36.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
1,186km737mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,535mm179in
4,670mm184in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,772mm70in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,642mm104in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,522mm60in
Rear track
1,511mm59in
1,523mm60in
Trunk volume
587L
442L
Max trunk volume
1,470L
1,354L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
70L
CO2 emissions
138g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSISeat Exeo ST 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI4,200 rpm1,800 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III ST1.8 TSISeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.3 s
36.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
170 hp
127 kW

Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI has 10 hp more than Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
1,515 kg
3,340 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 ST1.8 TSI
226 km/h
140 mph
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
224 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI7.8 s
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI and Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TDI: 0.8 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 ST1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 III ST1.8 TSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
833 km
518 mi
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
1,186 km
737 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.8 s
226 km/h
140 mph
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
224 km/h
139 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 ST1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
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

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 ST1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
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

Seat Leon III ST 1.8 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 III ST1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.8 s
SeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.6 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 ST1.8 TSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III ST1.8 TSISeatExeo ST2.0 TDI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
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
Range score
833 km
518 mi
1,186 km
737 mi
CO2 score
138 g/km
-
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 1.8 TSISeat Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 145 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TDI

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 353 km (219 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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