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Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 2.0 TSIvsSeat Leon II (1P) FR 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 · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
VS

Seat Leon II (1P)

FR 2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2009

Comparison overview

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

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Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,309 kg
    2,886 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    806 km
    501 mi
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSISeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
190hp142kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,309kg2,886lb
1,334kg2,941lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,904kg4,198lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
66.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
79.6s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
27.5s
Calculated
31.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
806km501mi
Calculated
696km433mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,549mm179in
4,323mm170in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,527mm60in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
587L
-
Max trunk volume
1,470L
341L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSISeat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSISeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.5 s
31.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI has 10 hp more than Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI
1,309 kg
2,886 lb
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 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 STFacelift 20162.0 TSI
232 km/h
144 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
229 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
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI7.3 s
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI7.3 s

Although Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI has more power, Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 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 STFacelift 20162.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: 1.7 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 STFacelift 20162.0 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI
806 km
501 mi
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
696 km
433 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.3 s
232 km/h
144 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.3 s
229 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
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,323 mm
170.2 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 STFacelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 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 STFacelift 20162.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.3 s
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.3 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 STFacelift 20162.0 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSISeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.3 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,309 kg
2,886 lb
1,334 kg
2,941 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,323 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Range score
806 km
501 mi
696 km
433 mi
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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 Facelift 2016 2.0 TSISeat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 110 km (69 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 246 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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