Car comparison

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016 1.5 TSIvsSeat Leon III SC 1.4 TSI

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

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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Seat Leon III SC

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 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
  • Lightest
    1,168 kg
    2,575 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Seat Leon III SC 1.4 TSI

  • 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 economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSISeatLeon III SC1.4 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,168kg2,575lb
1,211kg2,670lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
82.4s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
88.7s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
43.8s
Calculated
46.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
1,064km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,282mm169in
4,228mm166in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,446mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,601mm102in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
1,150L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
120g/km
109g/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 TSISeat Leon III SC 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III SC 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon III SC1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 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 TSISeatLeon III SC1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.8 s
46.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
SeatLeon III SC1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SeatLeon III SC1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
1,168 kg
2,575 lb
SeatLeon III SC1.4 TSI
1,211 kg
2,670 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 IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
215 km/h
134 mph
SeatLeon III SC1.4 TSI
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI8.2 s
SeatLeon III SC1.4 TSI8.2 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 IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SC1.4 TSI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III SC 1.4 TSI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI: 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 IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
SeatLeon III SC1.4 TSI
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
943 km
586 mi
SeatLeon III SC1.4 TSI
1,064 km
661 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
215 km/h
134 mph
SeatLeon III SC1.4 TSI
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
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
SeatLeon III SC1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,228 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 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
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
SeatLeon III SC1.4 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

Seat Leon III SC 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 IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.2 s
SeatLeon III SC1.4 TSI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SC1.4 TSI
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSISeatLeon III SC1.4 TSI
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
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,168 kg
2,575 lb
1,211 kg
2,670 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,228 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 in
Range score
943 km
586 mi
1,064 km
661 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
109 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSISeat Leon III SC 1.4 TSI
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI

  • Is 43 kg lighter
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Leon III SC 1.4 TSI

  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 120 km (75 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest

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