Car comparison

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDIvsSeat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI

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

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Seat Leon III ST

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2015
VS

Seat Leon II (1P)

2.0 TFSI

185 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2006

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    122 g/km
  • 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
ModelSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDISeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
Power
184hp137kW
185hp138kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,435kg3,164lb
1,334kg2,941lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,904kg4,198lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
72.2s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
81.8s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
32.0s
Calculated
37.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
679km422mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,535mm179in
4,315mm170in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,451mm57in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,533mm60in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,517mm60in
Trunk volume
587L
341L
Max trunk volume
1,470L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
55L
CO2 emissions
122g/km
194g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDISeat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDISeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.0 s
37.7 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
147 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
185 hp
138 kW

Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI has 1 hp more than Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
1,334 kg
2,941 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 ST2.0 TDI
226 km/h
140 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
221 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI7.8 s
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI7.8 s

Although Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI has more power, Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 ST2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI: 3.4 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 III ST2.0 TDI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
226 km/h
140 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
185 hp
138 kW
7.8 s
221 km/h
137 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 ST2.0 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
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
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

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 ST2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
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

Seat Leon III ST 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 III ST2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.8 s
SeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDISeatLeon II (1P)2.0 TFSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
185 hp
138 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
1,334 kg
2,941 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
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
Range score
-
679 km
422 mi
CO2 score
122 g/km
194 g/km
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 2.0 TDISeat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 246 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 72 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Seat Leon II (1P) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 101 kg lighter
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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