Car comparison

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSIvsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI

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

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Skoda Scala

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2023
VS

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    219 km/h
    136 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    467 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaScala1.5 TSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,339kg2,952lb
1,183kg2,608lb
Gross weight
1,721kg3,794lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
88.9s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
82.5s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
42.3s
Calculated
46.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
962km597mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,362mm172in
4,282mm169in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,649mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,531mm60in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
149mm6in
-
Trunk volume
467L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,410L
1,210L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
117g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaScala1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 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
MetricSkodaScala1.5 TSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.3 s
46.3 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.5 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
144 km/h
89 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
1,339 kg
2,952 lb
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
1,183 kg
2,608 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
219 km/h
136 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
213 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaScala1.5 TSI8.3 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI8.3 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
1,000 km
621 mi
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
962 km
597 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
219 km/h
136 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
213 km/h
132 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
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
467 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,362 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
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

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
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Skoda Scala 1.5 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
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.3 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.3 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
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaScala1.5 TSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.3 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,339 kg
2,952 lb
1,183 kg
2,608 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
467 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,362 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 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
1,000 km
621 mi
962 km
597 mi
CO2 score
-
117 g/km
Trunk score
467 L
16.5 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Scala 1.5 TSISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI

  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 38 km (24 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 87 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI

  • Is 156 kg lighter
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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