Car comparison

Seat Leon III FR 1.8 TSIvsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 FR 1.8 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Seat Leon III

FR 1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016
VS

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

FR 1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III FR 1.8 TSI 2013-2016

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,252 kg
    2,760 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    877 km
    545 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI2013-2016SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 1.8 TSI2016-2018
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,252kg2,760lb
1,252kg2,760lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
76.1s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
75.6s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
33.2s
Calculated
33.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
877km545mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,271mm168in
4,281mm169in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,444mm57in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,634mm104in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,511mm59in
1,512mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
1,210L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
134g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III FR 1.8 TSI 2013-2016Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 1.8 TSI 2016-2018PowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III FR 1.8 TSI 2013-2016: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 1.8 TSI 2016-2018: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI2013-20165,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 1.8 TSI2016-20185,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI2013-2016SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 1.8 TSI2016-2018
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.2 s
33.0 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI2013-2016
180 hp
134 kW
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 1.8 TSI2016-2018
180 hp
134 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI2013-2016
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 1.8 TSI2016-2018
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI2013-2016
1,252 kg
2,760 lb
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 1.8 TSI2016-2018
1,252 kg
2,760 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 IIIFR 1.8 TSI2013-2016
224 km/h
139 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 1.8 TSI2016-2018
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 IIIFR 1.8 TSI2013-20167.2 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 1.8 TSI2016-20187.2 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 IIIFR 1.8 TSI2013-2016
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 1.8 TSI2016-2018
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 IIIFR 1.8 TSI2013-2016
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 1.8 TSI2016-2018
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI2013-2016
877 km
545 mi
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 1.8 TSI2016-2018
862 km
536 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI2013-2016
180 hp
134 kW
7.2 s
224 km/h
139 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 1.8 TSI2016-2018
180 hp
134 kW
7.2 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 IIIFR 1.8 TSI2013-2016
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,271 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 1.8 TSI2016-2018
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,281 mm
168.5 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 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 IIIFR 1.8 TSI2013-2016
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 1.8 TSI2016-2018
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Seat Leon III FR 1.8 TSI 2013-2016 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 IIIFR 1.8 TSI2013-2016
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.2 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 1.8 TSI2016-2018
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 IIIFR 1.8 TSI2013-2016
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 1.8 TSI2016-2018
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI2013-2016SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 1.8 TSI2016-2018
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,252 kg
2,760 lb
1,252 kg
2,760 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,271 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,281 mm
168.5 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Range score
877 km
545 mi
862 km
536 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III FR 1.8 TSI 2013-2016Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 1.8 TSI 2016-2018
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III FR 1.8 TSI 2013-2016

  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 km (9 mi) more estimated range
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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