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Seat Exeo ST · Facelift 2011 2.0 TSIvsSeat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

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 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2012
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    121 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,087 km
    675 mi
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TSISeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
200hp149kW
184hp137kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
2,075kg4,575lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
71.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
71.1s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
29.9s
Calculated
30.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
1,087km675mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu 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
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
422L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,354L
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
50L
CO2 emissions
179g/km
121g/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 TSISeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Seat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TSISeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.9 s
30.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Seat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI has 16 hp more than Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Seat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TSI
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
1,340 kg
2,954 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 TSI
230 km/h
143 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
228 km/h
142 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 TSI7.6 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 0.2 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 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Seat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI: 3.1 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 STFacelift 20112.0 TSI
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TSI
909 km
565 mi
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
1,087 km
675 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.6 s
230 km/h
143 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
228 km/h
142 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 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 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 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 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 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.6 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.8 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
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TSI
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TSISeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
909 km
565 mi
1,087 km
675 mi
CO2 score
179 g/km
121 g/km
Trunk score
422 L
14.9 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 2.0 TSISeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 178 km (111 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 58 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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