Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016
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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI · Stage 3vsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI · Stage 2vsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI · Stage 1vsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016
1.5 TSI (Stage 2)
Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016
1.5 TSI (Stage 1)
Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016
1.5 TSI
Comparison overview
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Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.4 s
- Fastest top speed248 km/h154 mph
- Most powerful225 hp168 kW
- Highest torque388 Nm286 lb-ft
- Lightest1,168 kg2,575 lb
- Best power-to-weight193 hp/t144 kW/t5.2 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions120 g/km
- Best estimated range943 km586 mi
- Largest trunk380 L
- Best overall score64/100
- Best performance score60/100
- Best economy score93/100
- Best practicality score74/100
Specification comparison
| Model | SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp | SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp | SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp | SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp |
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| 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 | 236 km/h 147 mph | 228 km/h 142 mph | 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 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
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp | 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 20161.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp | SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp | SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp | SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp | 225 hp 168 kW |
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp | 195 hp 145 kW |
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp | 177 hp 132 kW |
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp | 150 hp 112 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp | 388 Nm 286 lb-ft |
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp | 338 Nm 249 lb-ft |
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp | 305 Nm 225 lb-ft |
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp | 1,168 kg 2,575 lb |
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp | 1,168 kg 2,575 lb |
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp | 1,168 kg 2,575 lb |
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp | 1,168 kg 2,575 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp | 248 km/h 154 mph |
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp | 236 km/h 147 mph |
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp | 228 km/h 142 mph |
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp | 215 km/h 134 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
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| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp | 6.4 s |
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp | 7.0 s |
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp | 7.4 s |
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp | 8.2 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp | 943 km 586 mi |
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp | 943 km 586 mi |
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp | 943 km 586 mi |
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp | 943 km 586 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| 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.
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| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp |
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| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp |
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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 | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| 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
| Vehicle | SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp | SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp | SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp | SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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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| Vehicle | Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp | Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hp | Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hp | Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI 150 hp |
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| Consumption | 5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK | 5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK | 5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK | 5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 9.28 LC100 km | 9.28 LC100 km | 9.28 LC100 km | 9.28 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 14.93 LC100 mi | 14.93 LC100 mi | 14.93 LC100 mi | 14.93 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 795 L210 US gal175 UK gal | 795 L210 US gal175 UK gal | 795 L210 US gal175 UK gal | 795 L210 US gal175 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,391 LC/year | 1,391 LC/year | 1,391 LC/year | 1,391 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
Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hp
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