Car comparison

Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDIvsSeat Leon III FR 1.8 TSI

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

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Seat Leon X-Perience

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019
VS

Seat Leon III

FR 1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

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

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Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,122 km
    697 mi
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDISeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
Power
184hp137kW
180hp134kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,529kg3,371lb
1,252kg2,760lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
66.2s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
76.1s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
30.1s
Calculated
33.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,122km697mi
Calculated
877km545mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,543mm179in
4,271mm168in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,481mm58in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,503mm59in
1,511mm59in
Trunk volume
587L
380L
Max trunk volume-
1,210L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
129g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDISeat Leon III FR 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III FR 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDISeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.1 s
33.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
97 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI has 4 hp more than Seat Leon III FR 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III FR 1.8 TSI and Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI
1,529 kg
3,371 lb
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
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 X-Perience2.0 TDI
224 km/h
139 mph
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
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 X-Perience2.0 TDI7.1 s
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon III FR 1.8 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 X-Perience2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon III FR 1.8 TSI: 0.8 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 X-Perience2.0 TDI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
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 X-Perience2.0 TDI
1,122 km
697 mi
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
877 km
545 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.1 s
224 km/h
139 mph
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
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 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
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
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

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 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
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
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

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 X-Perience2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.1 s
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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 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
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDISeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,529 kg
3,371 lb
1,252 kg
2,760 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,122 km
697 mi
877 km
545 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
129 g/km
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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.

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 X-Perience 2.0 TDISeat Leon III FR 1.8 TSI
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 245 km (152 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 207 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Leon III FR 1.8 TSI

  • Is 277 kg lighter
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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