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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)

233 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2020
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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI (Stage 2)

203 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2020
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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI (Stage 1)

180 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2020
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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    251 km/h
    156 mph
  • Most powerful
    233 hp
    173 kW
  • Highest torque
    544 Nm
    401 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,230 kg
    2,712 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    189 hp/t
    141 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    110 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,163 km
    723 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
Power
233hp173kW+83 hp
203hp151kW+53 hp
180hp134kW+30 hp
150hp112kW
Torque
544Nm401lb-ft+204 Nm
476Nm351lb-ft+136 Nm
425Nm313lb-ft+85 Nm
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,230kg2,712lb
1,230kg2,712lb
1,230kg2,712lb
1,230kg2,712lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,820kg4,012lb
1,820kg4,012lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
+36 km/h
239 km/h
149 mph
+24 km/h
229 km/h
142 mph
+14 km/h
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
74.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-12.3 s
Calculated
78.5s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph-7.9 s
Calculated
81.6s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph-4.8 s
Calculated
86.4s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s-2.0 s
7.0s-1.4 s
7.5s-0.9 s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
22.8s-22.8 s
Calculated
27.4s-18.2 s
Calculated
32.6s-13.0 s
Calculated
45.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s-1.9 s
Calculated
6.6s-1.3 s
Calculated
7.1s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s-1.7 s
Calculated
14.9s-1.2 s
Calculated
15.4s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
442Nm/t296lb-ft/ton
Calculated
387Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
346Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,163km723mi
Calculated
1,163km723mi
Calculated
1,163km723mi
Calculated
1,163km723mi
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
1,544mm61in
1,544mm61in
1,544mm61in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,514mm60in
1,514mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
380L
380L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
110g/km
110g/km
110g/km
110g/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) 233 hpSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hpSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hpSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 150 hpPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI150 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)233 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.6 s
7.1 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.0 s
7.5 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.8 s
27.4 s
32.6 s
45.6 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
10.1 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.6 s
13.0 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.9 s
15.4 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
156 km/h
97 mph
151 km/h
94 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp has 83 hp more than Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 150 hp and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: 83 hp (62 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) 233 hp and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 150 hp: 2.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 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)233 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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)233 hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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)233 hp
233 hp
173 kW
6.4 s
251 km/h
156 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
203 hp
151 kW
7.0 s
239 km/h
149 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
180 hp
134 kW
7.5 s
229 km/h
142 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
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 IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 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)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 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)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 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 TDI150 hp
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
4,282 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)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 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)233 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
6.4 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
7.0 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
7.5 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
8.4 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)233 hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
203 hp
151 kW
180 hp
134 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
544 Nm
401 lb-ft
476 Nm
351 lb-ft
425 Nm
313 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.0 s
7.5 s
8.4 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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
1,163 km
723 mi
1,163 km
723 mi
1,163 km
723 mi
1,163 km
723 mi
CO2 score
110 g/km
110 g/km
110 g/km
110 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
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hpSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hpSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hpSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 150 hp
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year1,129 LC/year1,129 LC/year1,129 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 68 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 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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