Car comparison

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016 1.5 TSIvsSeat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI

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 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Seat Leon III SC

FR 2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    213 km/h
    132 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,183 kg
    2,608 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    127 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSISeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,183kg2,608lb
1,315kg2,899lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
To 99% top speed
83.0s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
89.3s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
46.5s
Calculated
52.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
962km597mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,282mm169in
4,236mm167in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,599mm102in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
1,150L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
117g/km
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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 FR 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI: 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 SCFR 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSISeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
46.5 s
52.3 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
141 km/h
88 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 SCFR 2.0 TDI
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 SCFR 2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 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
1,183 kg
2,608 lb
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
1,315 kg
2,899 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
213 km/h
132 mph
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
211 km/h
131 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 TSI8.3 s
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI8.3 s

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
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp

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
8.3 s
213 km/h
132 mph
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
211 km/h
131 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/h8.3 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 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 SCFR 2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,236 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSISeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.3 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Lightness
1,183 kg
2,608 lb
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,236 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Range score
962 km
597 mi
-
CO2 score
117 g/km
-
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 TSI
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI

  • Is 132 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 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
  • Largest trunk

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