Car comparison

Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSIvsSeat 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 X-Perience

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2018
VS

Seat Leon III

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    221 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSISeatLeon III2.0 TDI
Power
180hp134kW
150hp112kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,486kg3,276lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
65.7s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
87.9s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
31.7s
Calculated
46.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
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
15.2s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
846km526mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,543mm179in
4,263mm168in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,481mm58in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,503mm59in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
587L
380L
Max trunk volume-
1,210L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
150g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSISeat Leon III 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 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 X-Perience1.8 TSISeatLeon III2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.7 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
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI has 30 hp more than Seat Leon III 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
280 Nm
207 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 X-Perience1.8 TSI
1,486 kg
3,276 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 X-Perience1.8 TSI
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 X-Perience1.8 TSI7.2 s
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI and Seat Leon III 2.0 TDI: 1.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 X-Perience1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.2 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 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
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 X-Perience1.8 TSISeatLeon III2.0 TDI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.4 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,486 kg
3,276 lb
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
-
Practicality
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
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
846 km
526 mi
-
CO2 score
150 g/km
-
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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.

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 X-Perience 1.8 TSI
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 207 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Seat Leon III 2.0 TDI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 181 kg lighter

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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