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Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 1.4 TSIvsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 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 ST · Facelift 2016

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018
VS

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

FR 2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,202 kg
    2,650 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    125 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    482 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    110 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,163 km
    723 mi
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,202kg2,650lb
1,230kg2,712lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
69.4s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
86.2s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
38.6s
Calculated
45.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,042km647mi
Calculated
1,163km723mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,549mm179in
4,281mm169in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,634mm104in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,512mm60in
Trunk volume
482L
380L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
113g/km
110g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 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 III STFacelift 20161.4 TSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.6 s
45.5 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 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 III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 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 III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
1,202 kg
2,650 lb
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
1,230 kg
2,712 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 III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
215 km/h
134 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI8.2 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI: 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 III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI: 0.5 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 III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
1,042 km
647 mi
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
1,163 km
723 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
215 km/h
134 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
215 km/h
134 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 III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
482 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
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

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 III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.2 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
8.4 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 III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.4 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,202 kg
2,650 lb
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
482 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
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
Range score
1,042 km
647 mi
1,163 km
723 mi
CO2 score
113 g/km
110 g/km
Trunk score
482 L
17.0 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,129 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI

  • Is 28 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 102 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 121 km (75 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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