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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIvsSeat Leon III ST · 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

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2020
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2020

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,230 kg
    2,712 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    122 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 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 performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDISeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,230kg2,712lb
1,313kg2,895lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
To 99% top speed
86.4s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
72.4s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
45.6s
Calculated
44.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,163km723mi
Calculated
1,250km777mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,282mm169in
4,549mm179in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
587L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
110g/km
115g/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 III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 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 III STFacelift 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 IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDISeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
45.6 s
44.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 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 IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
1,313 kg
2,895 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
215 km/h
134 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
211 km/h
131 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 TDI8.4 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 0.2 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
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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
1,163 km
723 mi
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
1,250 km
777 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
215 km/h
134 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
211 km/h
131 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
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
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 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
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
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
8.4 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
8.6 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
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDISeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.6 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Lightness
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
1,313 kg
2,895 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
1,163 km
723 mi
1,250 km
777 mi
CO2 score
110 g/km
115 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDISeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Is 83 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 87 km (54 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 207 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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