Car comparison

Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSIvsSeat 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 IV

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2021-2023
VS

Seat Leon III SC

FR 1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Lightest
    1,232 kg
    2,716 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 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
  • Best estimated range
    877 km
    545 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IV2.0 TSISeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
Power
190hp142kW
180hp134kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,382kg3,047lb
1,232kg2,716lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
82.6s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
79.5s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
31.8s
Calculated
33.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
820km509mi
Calculated
877km545mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,368mm172in
4,236mm167in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,686mm106in
2,596mm102in
Front track-
1,534mm60in
Rear track-
1,511mm59in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,301L
1,150L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
129g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSISeat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IV2.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon IV2.0 TSISeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.8 s
33.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI and Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV2.0 TSI
1,382 kg
3,047 lb
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
1,232 kg
2,716 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 IV2.0 TSI
231 km/h
144 mph
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
224 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV2.0 TSI7.4 s
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI7.1 s

Although Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSI has more power, Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI and Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSI: 0.3 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 IV2.0 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
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 IV2.0 TSI
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV2.0 TSI
820 km
509 mi
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
877 km
545 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IV2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
231 km/h
144 mph
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
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 IV2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
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 IV2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
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 IV 2.0 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 IV2.0 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.4 s
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
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 IV2.0 TSI
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
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 IV2.0 TSISeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.1 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,382 kg
3,047 lb
1,232 kg
2,716 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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
820 km
509 mi
877 km
545 mi
CO2 score
-
129 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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 IV 2.0 TSISeat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon IV 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Seat Leon III SC FR 1.8 TSI

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 58 km (36 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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