Car comparison

Seat Leon IV 1.5 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

1.5 TSI

204 hp1498 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Seat Leon III

FR 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    0.4 L/100 km
    588.0 mpg US
    706.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    10,000 km
    6,214 mi
  • Best economy score
    100/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IV1.5 TSISeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
Power
204hp152kW
184hp137kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
87.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
84.1s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
33.8s
Calculated
33.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
0.4L/100 km588mpg US706.2mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
10,000km6,214mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,368mm172in
4,271mm168in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,682mm106in
2,634mm104in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
270L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,187L
1,210L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
50L
CO2 emissions-
119g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSISeat Leon III FR 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-4,000 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 IV1.5 TSISeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.8 s
33.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI has 20 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 1.5 TSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 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 IV1.5 TSI
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
1,390 kg
3,064 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 IV1.5 TSI
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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 IV1.5 TSI7.7 s
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI7.5 s

Although Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI has more power, Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI: 0.2 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 IV1.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI and Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI: 4.1 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 IV1.5 TSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
10,000 km
6,214 mi
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
1,111 km
690 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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 IV1.5 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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 IV1.5 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 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
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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 IV1.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
7.7 s
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
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 IV1.5 TSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
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 IV1.5 TSISeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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
10,000 km
6,214 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
-
119 g/km
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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 1.5 TSISeat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI
Consumption0.4 L/100 km588 mpg US706.2 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km0.70 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi1.13 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used60 L16 US gal13 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost105.00 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8,889 km (5,523 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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