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Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI · Stage 3vsSeat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI · Stage 2vsSeat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI · Stage 1vsSeat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI

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

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Seat Leon III SC

FR 1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI (Stage 3) 270 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    262 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    270 hp
    201 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,232 kg
    2,716 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    219 hp/t
    163 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    877 km
    545 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 3)270 hpSeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 2)234 hpSeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 1)212 hpSeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI180 hp
Power
270hp201kW+90 hp
234hp174kW+54 hp
212hp158kW+32 hp
180hp134kW
Torque
388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm
338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm
305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,232kg2,716lb
1,232kg2,716lb
1,232kg2,716lb
1,232kg2,716lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,850kg4,079lb
1,850kg4,079lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
+38 km/h
251 km/h
156 mph
+27 km/h
244 km/h
152 mph
+20 km/h
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
71.4s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph-8.7 s
Calculated
76.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-3.7 s
Calculated
79.6s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph-0.5 s
Calculated
80.1s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s-1.6 s
6.0s-1.1 s
6.4s-0.7 s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
19.1s-15.0 s
Calculated
22.5s-11.6 s
Calculated
25.2s-8.9 s
Calculated
34.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.1s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s-1.5 s
Calculated
14.1s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.5s-0.6 s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
315Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
877km545mi
Calculated
877km545mi
Calculated
877km545mi
Calculated
877km545mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,236mm167in
4,236mm167in
4,236mm167in
4,236mm167in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,431mm56in
1,431mm56in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,596mm102in
2,596mm102in
2,596mm102in
2,596mm102in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,534mm60in
1,534mm60in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,511mm59in
1,511mm59in
1,511mm59in
1,511mm59in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,150L
1,150L
1,150L
1,150L
Doors
3
3
3
3
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
129g/km
129g/km
129g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI (Stage 3) 270 hpSeat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI (Stage 2) 234 hpSeat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI (Stage 1) 212 hpSeat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI 180 hpPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI (Stage 3) 270 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI (Stage 2) 234 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI (Stage 1) 212 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI 180 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 3)270 hp5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 2)234 hp5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 1)212 hp5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI180 hp5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 3)270 hpSeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 2)234 hpSeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 1)212 hpSeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI180 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.7 s
6.1 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.0 s
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.1 s
22.5 s
25.2 s
34.1 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.3 s
9.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.9 s
12.2 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.1 s
14.5 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
164 km/h
102 mph
160 km/h
99 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI (Stage 3) 270 hp has 90 hp more than Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI 180 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI 180 hp and Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI (Stage 3) 270 hp: 90 hp (67 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / 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 1.8 TSI (Stage 3) 270 hp and Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI 180 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI (Stage 2) 234 hp and Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI (Stage 1) 212 hp, separated by only 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 SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 3)270 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 2)234 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 1)212 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI180 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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 SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 3)270 hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 2)234 hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 1)212 hp
172 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI180 hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 3)270 hp
270 hp
201 kW
5.5 s
262 km/h
163 mph
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 2)234 hp
234 hp
174 kW
6.0 s
251 km/h
156 mph
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 1)212 hp
212 hp
158 kW
6.4 s
244 km/h
152 mph
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI180 hp
180 hp
134 kW
7.1 s
224 km/h
139 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 SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 3)270 hp
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 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
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 2)234 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 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
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 1)212 hp
Power
212 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 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

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 SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 3)270 hp
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 2)234 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 1)212 hp
Power
212 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI (Stage 3) 270 hp 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 SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 3)270 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.5 s
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 2)234 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.0 s
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 1)212 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.4 s
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI180 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.1 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 SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 3)270 hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 2)234 hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 1)212 hp
172 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI180 hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 3)270 hpSeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 2)234 hpSeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI (Stage 1)212 hpSeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI180 hp
Power
270 hp
201 kW
234 hp
174 kW
212 hp
158 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.0 s
6.4 s
7.1 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,232 kg
2,716 lb
1,232 kg
2,716 lb
1,232 kg
2,716 lb
1,232 kg
2,716 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
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
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
877 km
545 mi
877 km
545 mi
877 km
545 mi
877 km
545 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
129 g/km
129 g/km
129 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
172 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI (Stage 3) 270 hpSeat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI (Stage 2) 234 hpSeat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI (Stage 1) 212 hpSeat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI 180 hp
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI (Stage 3) 270 hp

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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