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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI · Stage 3vsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI · Stage 2vsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI · Stage 1vsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 2.0 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 TSI (Stage 3)

285 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI (Stage 2)

247 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI (Stage 1)

224 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    267 km/h
    166 mph
  • Most powerful
    285 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,269 kg
    2,798 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    225 hp/t
    167 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    806 km
    501 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 3)285 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)247 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)224 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI190 hp
Power
285hp213kW+95 hp
247hp184kW+57 hp
224hp167kW+34 hp
190hp142kW
Torque
496Nm366lb-ft+176 Nm
432Nm319lb-ft+112 Nm
390Nm288lb-ft+70 Nm
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,269kg2,798lb
1,269kg2,798lb
1,269kg2,798lb
1,269kg2,798lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,870kg4,123lb
1,870kg4,123lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
+39 km/h
256 km/h
159 mph
+28 km/h
247 km/h
153 mph
+19 km/h
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
66.8s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph-10.9 s
Calculated
72.5s99% target: 253 km/h / 157 mph-5.2 s
Calculated
75.4s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph-2.3 s
Calculated
77.7s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s-1.6 s
6.1s-1.1 s
6.5s-0.7 s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
18.1s-13.5 s
Calculated
21.2s-10.4 s
Calculated
24.0s-7.6 s
Calculated
31.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.1s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
340Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
806km501mi
Calculated
806km501mi
Calculated
806km501mi
Calculated
806km501mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
1,210L
1,210L
1,210L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L

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 TSI (Stage 3) 285 hpSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 247 hpSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 224 hpSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 190 hpPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 285 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 247 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 224 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 190 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 3)285 hp4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)247 hp4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)224 hp4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI190 hp4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 3)285 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)247 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)224 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI190 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.8 s
6.2 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.1 s
21.2 s
24.0 s
31.6 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.3 s
9.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.0 s
12.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.1 s
14.5 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
167 km/h
104 mph
162 km/h
100 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 285 hp has 95 hp more than Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 190 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 190 hp and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 285 hp: 95 hp (71 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 TSI (Stage 3) 285 hp and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 190 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 247 hp and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 224 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 TSI (Stage 3)285 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)247 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)224 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI190 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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 TSI (Stage 3)285 hp
225 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)247 hp
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)224 hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI190 hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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 TSI (Stage 3)285 hp
285 hp
213 kW
5.6 s
267 km/h
166 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)247 hp
247 hp
184 kW
6.1 s
256 km/h
159 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)224 hp
224 hp
167 kW
6.5 s
247 km/h
153 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI190 hp
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
228 km/h
142 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 TSI (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 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 TSI (Stage 2)247 hp
Power
247 hp
184 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 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 TSI (Stage 1)224 hp
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 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 TSI190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
228 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

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 TSI (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)247 hp
Power
247 hp
184 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)224 hp
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 285 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 TSI (Stage 3)285 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.6 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)247 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.1 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)224 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.5 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI190 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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 TSI (Stage 3)285 hp
225 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)247 hp
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)224 hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI190 hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 3)285 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)247 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)224 hpSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI190 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
247 hp
184 kW
224 hp
167 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,269 kg
2,798 lb
1,269 kg
2,798 lb
1,269 kg
2,798 lb
1,269 kg
2,798 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
806 km
501 mi
806 km
501 mi
806 km
501 mi
806 km
501 mi
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
225 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 285 hpSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 247 hpSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 224 hpSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 190 hp
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 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

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