Car comparison

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIvsSeat Ibiza V · Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI

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

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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Seat Ibiza V · Facelift 2021

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2021-2025

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,222 km
    759 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDISeatIbiza VFacelift 20211.5 TSI
Power
184hp137kW
150hp112kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,352kg2,981lb
1,163kg2,564lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
85.6s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
81.4s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
35.6s
Calculated
42.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,222km759mi
Calculated
800km497mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,282mm169in
4,059mm160in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,564mm101in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,505mm59in
Trunk volume
380L
355L
Max trunk volume-
1,165L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
40L
CO2 emissions
118g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDISeat Ibiza V Facelift 2021 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Ibiza V Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatIbiza VFacelift 20211.5 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
MetricSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDISeatIbiza VFacelift 20211.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.6 s
42.3 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
SeatIbiza VFacelift 20211.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI has 34 hp more than Seat Ibiza V Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Ibiza V Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SeatIbiza VFacelift 20211.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
1,352 kg
2,981 lb
SeatIbiza VFacelift 20211.5 TSI
1,163 kg
2,564 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 IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
226 km/h
140 mph
SeatIbiza VFacelift 20211.5 TSI
216 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
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI7.8 s
SeatIbiza VFacelift 20211.5 TSI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Seat Ibiza V Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI: 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
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
SeatIbiza VFacelift 20211.5 TSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Seat Ibiza V Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI: 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 IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
SeatIbiza VFacelift 20211.5 TSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
1,222 km
759 mi
SeatIbiza VFacelift 20211.5 TSI
800 km
497 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
226 km/h
140 mph
SeatIbiza VFacelift 20211.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
216 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
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
SeatIbiza VFacelift 20211.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,059 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 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 IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
SeatIbiza VFacelift 20211.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Seat Leon III 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
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.8 s
SeatIbiza VFacelift 20211.5 TSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
SeatIbiza VFacelift 20211.5 TSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDISeatIbiza VFacelift 20211.5 TSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.2 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,352 kg
2,981 lb
1,163 kg
2,564 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,059 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Range score
1,222 km
759 mi
800 km
497 mi
CO2 score
118 g/km
-
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDISeat Ibiza V Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 422 km (262 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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