Car comparison

Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSIvsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI

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

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Seat Leon III SC

FR 1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016
VS

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,215 kg
    2,679 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    138 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,215kg2,679lb
1,235kg2,723lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
84.3s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
80.3s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
34.6s
Calculated
33.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,236mm167in
4,282mm169in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,596mm102in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,511mm59in
1,511mm59in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,150L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
138g/km
138g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.6 s
33.7 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 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 III SCFR 1.8 TSI
1,215 kg
2,679 lb
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
1,235 kg
2,723 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 III SCFR 1.8 TSI
226 km/h
140 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
226 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI7.4 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI: 0.1 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 III SCFR 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 III SCFR 1.8 TSI
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
833 km
518 mi
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.4 s
226 km/h
140 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.5 s
226 km/h
140 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 III SCFR 1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 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
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 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 III SCFR 1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 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 III SCFR 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.4 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.5 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 III SCFR 1.8 TSI
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,215 kg
2,679 lb
1,235 kg
2,723 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
833 km
518 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
138 g/km
138 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 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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