Car comparison

Seat Leon III SC 1.4 TSIvsSeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI

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

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Seat Leon III SC

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016
VS

Seat Leon III ST

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Seat Leon III SC 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
    1,211 kg
    2,670 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    124 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    109 g/km
  • Best performance score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III SC1.4 TSISeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,211kg2,670lb
1,380kg3,042lb
Gross weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
To 99% top speed
88.7s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
73.9s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
46.2s
Calculated
45.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,228mm166in
4,535mm179in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,446mm57in
1,451mm57in
Wheelbase
2,601mm102in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,150L
1,470L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
-
CO2 emissions
109g/km
119g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III SC 1.4 TSISeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III SC 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III SC1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon III ST2.0 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 SC1.4 TSISeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
46.2 s
45.5 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SC1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SC1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SC1.4 TSI
1,211 kg
2,670 lb
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
1,380 kg
3,042 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 SC1.4 TSI
215 km/h
134 mph
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
211 km/h
131 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SC1.4 TSI8.2 s
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III SC 1.4 TSI and Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI: 0.4 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 SC1.4 TSI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
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 III SC1.4 TSI
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III SC1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
215 km/h
134 mph
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 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 III SC1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,228 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 in
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 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 SC1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Seat Leon III SC 1.4 TSI 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 SC1.4 TSI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.2 s
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.6 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 SC1.4 TSI
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III SC1.4 TSISeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.6 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Lightness
1,211 kg
2,670 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,228 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
Range score
1,064 km
661 mi
-
CO2 score
109 g/km
119 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 SC 1.4 TSISeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III SC 1.4 TSI

  • Is 169 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 207 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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