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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

1.5 TSI (Stage 3)

225 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

1.5 TSI (Stage 2)

195 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

1.5 TSI (Stage 1)

177 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,168 kg
    2,575 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    193 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    120 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    943 km
    586 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp
Power
225hp168kW+75 hp
195hp145kW+45 hp
177hp132kW+27 hp
150hp112kW
Torque
388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm
338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm
305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,168kg2,575lb
1,168kg2,575lb
1,168kg2,575lb
1,168kg2,575lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,780kg3,924lb
1,780kg3,924lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
+33 km/h
236 km/h
147 mph
+21 km/h
228 km/h
142 mph
+13 km/h
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
71.7s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph-11.2 s
Calculated
76.2s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph-6.7 s
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph-4.0 s
Calculated
83.0s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s-1.8 s
7.0s-1.2 s
7.4s-0.8 s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
22.9s-21.1 s
Calculated
27.8s-16.2 s
Calculated
32.2s-11.8 s
Calculated
44.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s-1.7 s
Calculated
6.6s-1.1 s
Calculated
7.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
15.3s-0.6 s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
332Nm/t222lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,282mm169in
4,282mm169in
4,282mm169in
4,282mm169in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,459mm57in
1,459mm57in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,636mm104in
2,636mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
1,210L
1,210L
1,210L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
120g/km
120g/km
120g/km
120g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hpSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hpSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hpSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI 150 hpPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.6 s
7.0 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.0 s
7.4 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.9 s
27.8 s
32.2 s
44.0 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
10.0 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.6 s
12.9 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.9 s
15.3 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
156 km/h
97 mph
152 km/h
94 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp has 75 hp more than Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI 150 hp and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI 150 hp: 1.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hp and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
225 hp
168 kW
6.4 s
248 km/h
154 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
195 hp
145 kW
7.0 s
236 km/h
147 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
177 hp
132 kW
7.4 s
228 km/h
142 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp
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
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 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 IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp 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 IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
6.4 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.0 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.4 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp
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 IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
195 hp
145 kW
177 hp
132 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.0 s
7.4 s
8.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,168 kg
2,575 lb
1,168 kg
2,575 lb
1,168 kg
2,575 lb
1,168 kg
2,575 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
943 km
586 mi
943 km
586 mi
943 km
586 mi
943 km
586 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
120 g/km
120 g/km
120 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hpSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hpSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hpSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI 150 hp
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,391 LC/year1,391 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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