Car comparison

Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDIvsSeat Leon IV 1.5 TSI

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

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Seat Leon III

FR 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016
VS

Seat Leon IV

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-present

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    134 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,190 km
    740 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDISeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
Power
184hp137kW
150hp112kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,241kg2,736lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
83.7s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
89.4s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
33.6s
Calculated
41.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
277Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,190km740mi
Calculated
794km493mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,271mm168in
4,368mm172in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,444mm57in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,634mm104in
2,686mm106in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,516mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
1,301L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
109g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDISeat Leon IV 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDISeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.6 s
41.0 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI has 34 hp more than Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI and Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SeatLeon IV1.5 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 IIIFR 2.0 TDI
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
1,241 kg
2,736 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 2.0 TDI
228 km/h
142 mph
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
221 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI7.5 s
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI: 0.9 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 2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI: 2.1 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 IIIFR 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
121 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 IIIFR 2.0 TDI
1,190 km
740 mi
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
794 km
493 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
228 km/h
142 mph
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
221 km/h
137 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 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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 IV1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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 IIIFR 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Seat Leon III FR 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 IIIFR 2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.5 s
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
8.4 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 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDISeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,241 kg
2,736 lb
Fuel consumption
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Range score
1,190 km
740 mi
794 km
493 mi
CO2 score
109 g/km
-
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
121 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 FR 2.0 TDISeat Leon IV 1.5 TSI
Consumption4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.35 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.83 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used630 L166 US gal139 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,103 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 397 km (247 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI

  • Is 129 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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