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Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI · Stage 3vsSeat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI · Stage 2vsSeat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI · Stage 1vsSeat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI

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Seat Leon III

FR 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    269 km/h
    167 mph
  • Most powerful
    285 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    608 Nm
    448 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    205 hp/t
    153 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    119 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hpSeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hpSeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hpSeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI184 hp
Power
285hp213kW+101 hp
248hp185kW+64 hp
221hp165kW+37 hp
184hp137kW
Torque
608Nm448lb-ft+228 Nm
532Nm392lb-ft+152 Nm
475Nm350lb-ft+95 Nm
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,390kg3,064lb
1,390kg3,064lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,870kg4,123lb
1,870kg4,123lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
+41 km/h
257 km/h
160 mph
+29 km/h
246 km/h
153 mph
+18 km/h
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
72.3s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-12.4 s
Calculated
77.5s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph-7.2 s
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph-3.7 s
Calculated
84.7s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s-1.8 s
6.2s-1.3 s
6.7s-0.8 s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
18.7s-15.1 s
Calculated
22.0s-11.9 s
Calculated
25.5s-8.3 s
Calculated
33.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s-1.7 s
Calculated
5.9s-1.2 s
Calculated
6.4s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s-1.7 s
Calculated
14.3s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.7s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
437Nm/t293lb-ft/ton
Calculated
383Nm/t256lb-ft/ton
Calculated
342Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,111km690mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,271mm168in
4,271mm168in
4,271mm168in
4,271mm168in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,444mm57in
1,444mm57in
1,444mm57in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,634mm104in
2,634mm104in
2,634mm104in
2,634mm104in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,534mm60in
1,534mm60in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,508mm59in
1,508mm59in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
1,210L
1,210L
1,210L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
119g/km
119g/km
119g/km
119g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hpSeat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hpSeat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hpSeat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI 184 hpPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI 184 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI184 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hpSeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hpSeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hpSeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI184 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.7 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.7 s
22.0 s
25.5 s
33.8 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
257 km/h
160 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.0 s
12.4 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.3 s
14.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
165 km/h
103 mph
159 km/h
99 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp has 101 hp more than Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI 184 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI 184 hp and Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp: 101 hp (75 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp and Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI 184 hp: 1.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hp and Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hp, separated by only 0.5 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 (Stage 3)285 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI184 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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 2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI184 hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
285 hp
213 kW
5.7 s
269 km/h
167 mph
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
248 hp
185 kW
6.2 s
257 km/h
160 mph
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
221 hp
165 kW
6.7 s
246 km/h
153 mph
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI184 hp
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 IIIFR 2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 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 IIIFR 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 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 IIIFR 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 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 IIIFR 2.0 TDI184 hp
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 IIIFR 2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp 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 (Stage 3)285 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
5.7 s
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
6.2 s
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
6.7 s
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI184 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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 IIIFR 2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI184 hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hpSeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hpSeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hpSeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI184 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
248 hp
185 kW
221 hp
165 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
608 Nm
448 lb-ft
532 Nm
392 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.7 s
7.5 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
257 km/h
160 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
4,271 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
4,271 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
4,271 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Range score
1,111 km
690 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
119 g/km
119 g/km
119 g/km
119 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hpSeat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hpSeat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hpSeat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI 184 hp
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,181 LC/year1,181 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 76 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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