Car comparison

Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSIvsSeat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI

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

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Seat Leon IV

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2021-2023
VS

Seat Leon III

FR 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,190 km
    740 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IV2.0 TSISeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,382kg3,047lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
82.6s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
83.7s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
31.8s
Calculated
33.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
277Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
820km509mi
Calculated
1,190km740mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,368mm172in
4,271mm168in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,686mm106in
2,634mm104in
Front track-
1,534mm60in
Rear track-
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,301L
1,210L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
109g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSISeat Leon III FR 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IV2.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 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 IV2.0 TSISeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.8 s
33.6 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSI has 6 hp more than Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon IV 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 IV2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 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 IV2.0 TSI
1,382 kg
3,047 lb
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
1,370 kg
3,020 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 IV2.0 TSI
231 km/h
144 mph
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
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 IV2.0 TSI7.4 s
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI: 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 IV2.0 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSI: 1.9 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 IV2.0 TSI
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV2.0 TSI
820 km
509 mi
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
1,190 km
740 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IV2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
231 km/h
144 mph
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 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 IV2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 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
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

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 IV2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
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

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 IV2.0 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.4 s
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.5 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 IV2.0 TSI
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IV2.0 TSISeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,382 kg
3,047 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
820 km
509 mi
1,190 km
740 mi
CO2 score
-
109 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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 2.0 TSISeat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km7.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi11.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal630 L166 US gal139 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,103 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 12 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 371 km (230 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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