Car comparison

Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSIvsSeat 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 IV

1.5 TSI

204 hp1498 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,269 kg
    2,798 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    0.4 L/100 km
    588.0 mpg US
    706.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    10,000 km
    6,214 mi
  • Best economy score
    100/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IV1.5 TSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
204hp152kW
190hp142kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,269kg2,798lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
87.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
77.7s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
33.9s
Calculated
31.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
0.4L/100 km588mpg US706.2mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
10,000km6,214mi
Calculated
806km501mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,368mm172in
4,282mm169in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,682mm106in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
270L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,187L
1,210L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon IV1.5 TSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.9 s
31.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW

Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI has 14 hp more than Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
1,269 kg
2,798 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 TSI
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
228 km/h
142 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 TSI7.7 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI7.2 s

Although Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI has more power, Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI: 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 IV1.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: 5.8 L/100 km.

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 TSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
10,000 km
6,214 mi
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
806 km
501 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
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 IV1.5 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
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 IV1.5 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
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 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 IV1.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
7.7 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
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 IV1.5 TSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
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 IV1.5 TSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,269 kg
2,798 lb
Fuel consumption
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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
10,000 km
6,214 mi
806 km
501 mi
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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 IV 1.5 TSISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI
Consumption0.4 L/100 km588 mpg US706.2 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km0.70 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi1.13 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used60 L16 US gal13 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost105.00 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9,194 km (5,713 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 326 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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