Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016
Car comparison
Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDIvsSeat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonSeat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016
2.0 TDI
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.5 s
- Fastest top speed228 km/h142 mph
- Most powerful184 hp137 kW
- Highest torque380 Nm280 lb-ft
- Lightest1,295 kg2,855 lb
- Best power-to-weight142 hp/t106 kW/t7.0 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions118 g/km
- Best estimated range1,111 km690 mi
- Best performance score52/100
- Best economy score95/100
Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
- Largest trunk587 L
- Best overall score63/100
- Best practicality score87/100
Specification comparison
| Model | SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI | SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184hp137kW | 184hp137kW |
| Torque | 380Nm280lb-ft | 380Nm280lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,295kg2,855lb | 1,340kg2,954lb |
| Gross weight | 1,880kg4,145lb | 1,970kg4,343lb |
| Top speed | 228 km/h 142 mph | 228 km/h 142 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 82.0s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph Calculated | 71.1s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5s | 7.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 33.2s Calculated | 30.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.1s Calculated | 7.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK | 4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.4s Calculated | 15.6s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb Calculated | 137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton Calculated | 284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,111km690mi Calculated | 1,087km675mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,968cc120cu in | 1,968cc120cu in |
| Length | 4,281mm169in | 4,549mm179in |
| Width | 1,816mm71in | 1,816mm71in |
| Height | 1,444mm57in | 1,454mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,636mm104in | 2,636mm104in |
| Front track | 1,538mm61in | 1,538mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,512mm60in | 1,508mm59in |
| Trunk volume | 380L | 587L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 50L | 50L |
| CO2 emissions | 118g/km | 121g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
- Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI | 3,500-4,000 rpm | 1,750-3,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI | 3,500-4,000 rpm | 1,750-3,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI | SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.1 s | 7.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.5 s | 7.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 33.2 s | 30.8 s |
| Top speed | 228 km/h 142 mph | 228 km/h 142 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.6 s | 2.8 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.7 s | 7.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.1 s | 10.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.0 s | 13.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.4 s | 15.6 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 150 km/h 94 mph | 153 km/h 95 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI | 184 hp 137 kW |
| SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI | 184 hp 137 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI | 380 Nm 280 lb-ft |
| SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI | 380 Nm 280 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI | 1,295 kg 2,855 lb |
| SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI | 1,340 kg 2,954 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI | 228 km/h 142 mph |
| SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI | 228 km/h 142 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI | 7.5 s |
| SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI | 7.8 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 0.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI | 4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK |
| SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI | 4.6 L/100 km 51.1 mpg US 61.4 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI | 142 hp/t 106 kW/t 7.0 kg/hp |
| SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI | 137 hp/t 102 kW/t 7.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI | 1,111 km 690 mi |
| SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI | 1,087 km 675 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI | 184 hp 137 kW | 7.5 s | 228 km/h 142 mph |
| SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI | 184 hp 137 kW | 7.8 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.
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| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI |
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| SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI |
| 4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI |
| 4.6 L/100 km 51.1 mpg US 61.4 mpg UK | ||||||
Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI | 4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK | 7.5 s |
| SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI | 4.6 L/100 km 51.1 mpg US 61.4 mpg UK | 7.8 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI | 142 hp/t 106 kW/t 7.0 kg/hp | 4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK |
| SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI | 137 hp/t 102 kW/t 7.3 kg/hp | 4.6 L/100 km 51.1 mpg US 61.4 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI | SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 184 hp 137 kW | 184 hp 137 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 380 Nm 280 lb-ft | 380 Nm 280 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.5 s | 7.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 228 km/h 142 mph | 228 km/h 142 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,295 kg 2,855 lb | 1,340 kg 2,954 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK | 4.6 L/100 km 51.1 mpg US 61.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,111 km 690 mi | 1,087 km 675 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 118 g/km | 121 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 380 L 13.4 cu ft | 587 L 20.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 142 hp/t 106 kW/t 7.0 kg/hp | 137 hp/t 102 kW/t 7.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI | Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK | 4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 7.88 LC100 km | 8.05 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 12.67 LC100 mi | 12.96 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 675 L178 US gal148 UK gal | 690 L182 US gal152 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,181 LC/year | 1,208 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI
- Is 45 kg lighter
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 24 km (15 mi) more estimated range
- Emits 3 g/km less CO2
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
Cons
- Smallest trunk
Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
- Has 207 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Highest CO2 emissions
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