Car comparison

Seat Leon III 1.4 TSIvsSeat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSI

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

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Seat Leon III

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

1.5 EcoTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    109 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III1.4 TSISeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,231kg2,714lb
1,200kg2,646lb
Gross weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
84.5s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
68.2s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
44.6s
Calculated
39.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,263mm168in
4,548mm179in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,439mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,634mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
1,470L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
109g/km
120g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III 1.4 TSISeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III1.4 TSISeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
44.6 s
39.1 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III1.4 TSI
1,231 kg
2,714 lb
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
1,200 kg
2,646 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 III1.4 TSI
215 km/h
134 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
214 km/h
133 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III1.4 TSI8.2 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI8.2 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III1.4 TSI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III 1.4 TSI and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSI: 0.6 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 III1.4 TSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III1.4 TSI
1,064 km
661 mi
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
943 km
586 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
215 km/h
134 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
214 km/h
133 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 III1.4 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
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 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 III1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Seat Leon III 1.4 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 III1.4 TSI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.2 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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 III1.4 TSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III1.4 TSISeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,231 kg
2,714 lb
1,200 kg
2,646 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Range score
1,064 km
661 mi
943 km
586 mi
CO2 score
109 g/km
120 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III 1.4 TSISeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSI
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III 1.4 TSI

  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 120 km (75 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSI

  • Is 31 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 207 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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