Car comparison

Seat Exeo ST · Facelift 2011 2.0 TDIvsSeat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI

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

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Seat Exeo ST · Facelift 2011

2.0 TDI

170 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,222 kg
    2,694 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    116 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    482 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Seat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 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 estimated range
    1,296 km
    805 mi
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDISeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
Power
170hp127kW
150hp112kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,222kg2,694lb
Gross weight
2,075kg4,575lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
80.7s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
69.7s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
36.7s
Calculated
38.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,296km805mi
Calculated
1,020km634mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,666mm184in
4,549mm179in
Width
1,772mm70in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,642mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,522mm60in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
422L
482L
Max trunk volume
1,354L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
50L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
116g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 2.0 TDISeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDI4,200 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,450 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 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 STFacelift 20112.0 TDISeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.7 s
38.7 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
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.0 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 STFacelift 20112.0 TDI
170 hp
127 kW
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Seat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI has 20 hp more than Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI and Seat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 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 STFacelift 20112.0 TDI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 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 STFacelift 20112.0 TDI
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
1,222 kg
2,694 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 STFacelift 20112.0 TDI
224 km/h
139 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 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 STFacelift 20112.0 TDI8.6 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI8.2 s

Although Seat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI has more power, Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI and Seat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI: 0.4 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 STFacelift 20112.0 TDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI and Seat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI: 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
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDI
1,296 km
805 mi
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
1,020 km
634 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDI
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
224 km/h
139 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 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 STFacelift 20112.0 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
422 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,666 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
482 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 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 STFacelift 20112.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Seat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 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 STFacelift 20112.0 TDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.6 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.2 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 STFacelift 20112.0 TDI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDISeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 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
8.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,222 kg
2,694 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
422 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,666 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
482 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
1,296 km
805 mi
1,020 km
634 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
116 g/km
Trunk score
422 L
14.9 cu ft
482 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 Facelift 2011 2.0 TDISeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 276 km (171 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI

  • Is 293 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 26 g/km less CO2

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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