Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016
Car comparison
Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016 1.4 TSIvsSeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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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
- Lightest1,188 kg2,619 lb
- Best power-to-weight126 hp/t94 kW/t7.9 kg/hp
- Best performance score46/100
- Best economy score94/100
Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI
- Highest torque340 Nm251 lb-ft
- Largest trunk587 L
- Best overall score58/100
- Best practicality score87/100
Specification comparison
| Model | SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI | SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150hp112kW | 150hp112kW |
| Torque | 250Nm184lb-ft | 340Nm251lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,188kg2,619lb | 1,350kg2,976lb |
| Gross weight | 1,790kg3,946lb | 1,920kg4,233lb |
| 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 | 75.3s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.0s | 8.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 42.9s Calculated | 41.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.6s Calculated | 8.2s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 15.8s Calculated | 16.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb Calculated | 111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton Calculated | 252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,042km647mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 1,395cc85cu in | 1,968cc120cu 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 | - |
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 2.0 TDI: 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 ST2.0 TDI | 3,500-4,000 rpm | 1,750-3,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI | SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.6 s | 8.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 8.0 s | 8.6 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 42.9 s | 41.5 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 | 7.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.3 s | 10.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.3 s | 13.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.8 s | 16.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 145 km/h 90 mph | 145 km/h 90 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 ST2.0 TDI | 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 ST2.0 TDI | 340 Nm 251 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 ST2.0 TDI | 1,350 kg 2,976 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 ST2.0 TDI | 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 ST2.0 TDI | 8.6 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI and Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI: 0.6 s.
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 ST2.0 TDI | 111 hp/t 83 kW/t 9.0 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 ST2.0 TDI | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.6 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 ST2.0 TDI |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI | SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 150 hp 112 kW | 150 hp 112 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | 340 Nm 251 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 8.0 s | 8.6 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 215 km/h 134 mph | 215 km/h 134 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,188 kg 2,619 lb | 1,350 kg 2,976 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,042 km 647 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 114 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 | 111 hp/t 83 kW/t 9.0 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 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 8.40 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 13.52 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 720 L190 US gal158 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,260 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI
- Is 162 kg lighter
- Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Smallest trunk
Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI
- Has 90 Nm more
- Has 207 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest torque
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
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