Car comparison

Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDIvsSeat 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

FR 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016
VS

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    109 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,190 km
    740 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,315kg2,899lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
83.7s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
81.1s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
33.6s
Calculated
33.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
277Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,190km740mi
Calculated
1,087km675mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,271mm168in
4,282mm169in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,444mm57in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,634mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,511mm59in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
109g/km
120g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 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 IIIFR 2.0 TDISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.6 s
33.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 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 IIIFR 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 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 IIIFR 2.0 TDI
228 km/h
142 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
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 IIIFR 2.0 TDI7.5 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI7.5 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 IIIFR 2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
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 IIIFR 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
1,190 km
740 mi
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
1,087 km
675 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
228 km/h
142 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
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 IIIFR 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,271 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
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 IIIFR 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
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 FR 2.0 TDI 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 IIIFR 2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.5 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
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 IIIFR 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
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 IIIFR 2.0 TDISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
Fuel consumption
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 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
4,271 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 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
1,190 km
740 mi
1,087 km
675 mi
CO2 score
109 g/km
120 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III FR 2.0 TDISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.35 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.83 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used630 L166 US gal139 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,103 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI

  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 104 km (64 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

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 2.0 TDI

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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