Car comparison

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIvsSeat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI

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

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
VS

Seat Leon X-Perience

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,315 kg
    2,899 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.1 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
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDISeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
Power
184hp137kW
180hp134kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,315kg2,899lb
1,486kg3,276lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
81.1s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
65.7s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
33.9s
Calculated
31.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,087km675mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,282mm169in
4,543mm179in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,481mm58in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,630mm104in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,511mm59in
1,503mm59in
Trunk volume
380L
587L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
120g/km
150g/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 TDISeat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDISeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.9 s
31.7 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI has 4 hp more than Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
1,486 kg
3,276 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 20162.0 TDI
226 km/h
140 mph
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
221 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI7.5 s
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI7.2 s

Although Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI has more power, Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI: 1.9 L/100 km.

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
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
1,087 km
675 mi
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
846 km
526 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
226 km/h
140 mph
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.2 s
221 km/h
137 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
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
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 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
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
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 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 IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.5 s
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.2 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
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDISeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
1,486 kg
3,276 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Range score
1,087 km
675 mi
846 km
526 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
150 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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
VehicleSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDISeat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 171 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 241 km (150 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 30 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 207 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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