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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI · Stage 3vsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI · Stage 2vsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI · Stage 1vsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 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

2.0 TDI (Stage 3)

285 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI (Stage 2)

248 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI (Stage 1)

221 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    267 km/h
    166 mph
  • Most powerful
    285 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    608 Nm
    448 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,315 kg
    2,899 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    217 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    120 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,087 km
    675 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp
Power
285hp213kW+101 hp
248hp185kW+64 hp
221hp165kW+37 hp
184hp137kW
Torque
608Nm448lb-ft+228 Nm
532Nm392lb-ft+152 Nm
475Nm350lb-ft+95 Nm
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,315kg2,899lb
1,315kg2,899lb
1,315kg2,899lb
1,315kg2,899lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,900kg4,189lb
1,900kg4,189lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
+41 km/h
256 km/h
159 mph
+30 km/h
246 km/h
153 mph
+20 km/h
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
69.4s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph-12.2 s
Calculated
75.0s99% target: 253 km/h / 157 mph-6.7 s
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph-2.7 s
Calculated
81.7s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s-1.8 s
6.2s-1.3 s
6.7s-0.8 s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
18.6s-15.5 s
Calculated
21.8s-12.3 s
Calculated
25.1s-9.0 s
Calculated
34.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s-1.7 s
Calculated
5.9s-1.2 s
Calculated
6.4s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s-1.7 s
Calculated
14.2s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.7s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
462Nm/t309lb-ft/ton
Calculated
405Nm/t271lb-ft/ton
Calculated
361Nm/t242lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,087km675mi
Calculated
1,087km675mi
Calculated
1,087km675mi
Calculated
1,087km675mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu 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
1,538mm61in
1,538mm61in
1,538mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,511mm59in
1,511mm59in
1,511mm59in
1,511mm59in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
380L
380L
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 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hpSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hpSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hpSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 184 hpPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 184 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.7 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
21.8 s
25.1 s
34.1 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.0 s
12.4 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.2 s
14.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
166 km/h
103 mph
159 km/h
99 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp has 101 hp more than Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 184 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 184 hp and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp: 101 hp (75 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 184 hp: 1.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hp and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hp, separated by only 0.5 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 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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 IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
285 hp
213 kW
5.7 s
267 km/h
166 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
248 hp
185 kW
6.2 s
256 km/h
159 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
221 hp
165 kW
6.7 s
246 km/h
153 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp
184 hp
137 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 IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 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 IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 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 IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 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 IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 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 IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
5.7 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
6.2 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
6.7 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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 IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
248 hp
185 kW
221 hp
165 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
608 Nm
448 lb-ft
532 Nm
392 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.7 s
7.5 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
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
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
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
1,087 km
675 mi
1,087 km
675 mi
1,087 km
675 mi
1,087 km
675 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
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hpSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hpSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hpSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 184 hp
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,208 LC/year1,208 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 76 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 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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