Car comparison

Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSIvsSeat Leon III 2.0 TDI

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

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Seat Leon IV

1.5 eTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-present
VS

Seat Leon III

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    221 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,286 kg
    2,835 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IV1.5 eTSISeatLeon III2.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,286kg2,835lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
90.4s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
87.9s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
41.3s
Calculated
46.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
781km485mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,368mm172in
4,263mm168in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,686mm106in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,301L
1,210L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSISeat Leon III 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon III2.0 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 IV1.5 eTSISeatLeon III2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.3 s
46.2 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.1 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
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
1,286 kg
2,835 lb
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI
1,305 kg
2,877 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 IV1.5 eTSI
221 km/h
137 mph
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI8.4 s
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI8.4 s

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
221 km/h
137 mph
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
215 km/h
134 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 IV1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IV1.5 eTSISeatLeon III2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.4 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,286 kg
2,835 lb
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
781 km
485 mi
-
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 IV 1.5 eTSI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSI

  • Is 19 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

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