Car comparison

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016 2.0 TSIvsSeat Leon X-Perience 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 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Seat Leon X-Perience

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,122 km
    697 mi
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Lightest
    1,269 kg
    2,798 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSISeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,269kg2,798lb
1,529kg3,371lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
77.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
66.2s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
31.4s
Calculated
30.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
806km501mi
Calculated
1,122km697mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,282mm169in
4,543mm179in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,481mm58in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,630mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,503mm59in
Trunk volume
380L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions-
129g/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 TSISeat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 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 TSISeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.4 s
30.1 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI has 6 hp more than Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
1,269 kg
2,798 lb
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI
1,529 kg
3,371 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 TSI
228 km/h
142 mph
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI
224 km/h
139 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 TSI7.2 s
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI7.1 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: 0.1 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
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: 1.3 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 IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
806 km
501 mi
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI
1,122 km
697 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
228 km/h
142 mph
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.1 s
224 km/h
139 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
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
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 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

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
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
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Seat Leon X-Perience 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 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.2 s
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.1 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
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TSISeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.1 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,269 kg
2,798 lb
1,529 kg
3,371 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Range score
806 km
501 mi
1,122 km
697 mi
CO2 score
-
129 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSISeat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 316 km (196 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 207 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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