Car comparison

Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSIvsSeat 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 Leon II (1P)

2.0 TFSI

185 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2006
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,222 kg
    2,694 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    116 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,020 km
    634 mi
  • Largest trunk
    482 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    221 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    185 hp
    138 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSISeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
Power
185hp138kW
150hp112kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,334kg2,941lb
1,222kg2,694lb
Gross weight
1,904kg4,198lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
81.3s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
69.7s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
37.5s
Calculated
38.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
679km422mi
Calculated
1,020km634mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,315mm170in
4,549mm179in
Width
1,768mm70in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,517mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
341L
482L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
194g/km
116g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSISeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 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
MetricSeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSISeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 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
37.5 s
38.7 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
185 hp
138 kW
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI has 35 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 Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
270 Nm
199 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
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
1,334 kg
2,941 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
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
221 km/h
137 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
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI7.8 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 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 II (1P)2.0 TFSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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 Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI: 3.2 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 II (1P)2.0 TFSI
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
679 km
422 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
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
185 hp
138 kW
7.8 s
221 km/h
137 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
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
Power
185 hp
138 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 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
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
Power
185 hp
138 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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 Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI 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 II (1P)2.0 TFSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.8 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
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
VehicleSeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSISeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
Power
185 hp
138 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.2 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,334 kg
2,941 lb
1,222 kg
2,694 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 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
679 km
422 mi
1,020 km
634 mi
CO2 score
194 g/km
116 g/km
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
482 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSISeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI

  • Is 112 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 341 km (212 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 141 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 78 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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