Car comparison

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDIvsSeat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI

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

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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

FR 2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
VS

Seat Leon III SC

FR 2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,230 kg
    2,712 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    122 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDISeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,230kg2,712lb
1,315kg2,899lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
To 99% top speed
86.2s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
89.3s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
45.5s
Calculated
52.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
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Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,163km723mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,281mm169in
4,236mm167in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,444mm57in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,634mm104in
2,599mm102in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,512mm60in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
Max trunk volume-
1,150L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
110g/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 Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDISeat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon III SCFR 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 IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDISeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
45.5 s
52.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
1,315 kg
2,899 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 IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
215 km/h
134 mph
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
211 km/h
131 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 SC FR 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
215 km/h
134 mph
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
211 km/h
131 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 IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,281 mm
168.5 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,236 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDISeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Lightness
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,281 mm
168.5 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,236 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Range score
1,163 km
723 mi
-
CO2 score
110 g/km
-
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI

  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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