Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016
Car comparison
Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016 1.4 TSIvsSeat Leon III ST 1.4 TSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonSeat Leon III ST
1.4 TSI
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h8.0 s
- Fastest top speed215 km/h134 mph
- Most powerful150 hp112 kW
- Highest torque250 Nm184 lb-ft
- Lightest1,188 kg2,619 lb
- Best power-to-weight126 hp/t94 kW/t7.9 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption4.8 L/100 km49.0 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
- Best performance score46/100
- Best economy score94/100
Seat Leon III ST 1.4 TSI
- Lowest CO2 emissions112 g/km
- Largest trunk587 L
- Best overall score58/100
- Best practicality score87/100
Specification comparison
| Model | SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI | SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150hp112kW | 150hp112kW |
| Torque | 250Nm184lb-ft | 250Nm184lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,188kg2,619lb | 1,275kg2,811lb |
| Gross weight | 1,790kg3,946lb | 1,840kg4,057lb |
| Top speed | 215 km/h 134 mph | 215 km/h 134 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 81.0s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph Calculated | 70.1s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.0s | 8.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 42.9s Calculated | 38.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.6s Calculated | 7.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK | 4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.8s Calculated | 15.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb Calculated | 118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton Calculated | 196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,042km647mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 1,395cc85cu in | 1,395cc85cu in |
| Length | 4,282mm169in | 4,535mm179in |
| Width | 1,816mm71in | 1,816mm71in |
| Height | 1,459mm57in | 1,451mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,636mm104in | 2,636mm104in |
| Front track | 1,544mm61in | 1,549mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,514mm60in | 1,520mm60in |
| Trunk volume | 380L | 587L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 1,470L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 50L | - |
| CO2 emissions | 114g/km | 112g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
- Seat Leon III ST 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI | SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.6 s | 7.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 8.0 s | 8.1 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 42.9 s | 38.8 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h 134 mph | 215 km/h 134 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.6 s | 2.8 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.9 s | 7.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.3 s | 10.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.3 s | 13.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.8 s | 15.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 145 km/h 90 mph | 148 km/h 92 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI | 150 hp 112 kW |
| SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI | 150 hp 112 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
| SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI | 1,188 kg 2,619 lb |
| SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI | 1,275 kg 2,811 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI | 215 km/h 134 mph |
| SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI | 215 km/h 134 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI | 8.0 s |
| SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI | 8.1 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI and Seat Leon III ST 1.4 TSI: 0.1 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK |
| SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI | 126 hp/t 94 kW/t 7.9 kg/hp |
| SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI | 118 hp/t 88 kW/t 8.5 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.0 s | 215 km/h 134 mph |
| SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.1 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.
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| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI |
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| SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI |
| 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI |
| 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | ||||||
Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | 8.0 s |
| SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | 8.1 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI | 126 hp/t 94 kW/t 7.9 kg/hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK |
| SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI | 118 hp/t 88 kW/t 8.5 kg/hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI | SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 150 hp 112 kW | 150 hp 112 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 8.0 s | 8.1 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 215 km/h 134 mph | 215 km/h 134 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,188 kg 2,619 lb | 1,275 kg 2,811 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
| Practicality |
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| Range score | 1,042 km 647 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 114 g/km | 112 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 380 L 13.4 cu ft | 587 L 20.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 126 hp/t 94 kW/t 7.9 kg/hp | 118 hp/t 88 kW/t 8.5 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI | Seat Leon III ST 1.4 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK | 4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 8.40 LC100 km | 8.40 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 13.52 LC100 mi | 13.52 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 720 L190 US gal158 UK gal | 720 L190 US gal158 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,260 LC/year | 1,260 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI
- Is 87 kg lighter
- Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Smallest trunk
- Highest CO2 emissions
Seat Leon III ST 1.4 TSI
- Has 207 L more trunk volume
- Emits 2 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
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