Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016
Car comparison
Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSIvsSeat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonSeat Leon III SC
FR 2.0 TDI
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h8.2 s
- Fastest top speed214 km/h133 mph
- Most powerful150 hp112 kW
- Lightest1,200 kg2,646 lb
- Best power-to-weight125 hp/t93 kW/t8.0 kg/hp
- Largest trunk587 L
- Best overall score58/100
- Best economy score93/100
- Best practicality score87/100
Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI
- Highest torque340 Nm251 lb-ft
- Best performance score46/100
Specification comparison
| Model | SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI | SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150hp112kW | 150hp112kW |
| Torque | 250Nm184lb-ft | 340Nm251lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,200kg2,646lb | 1,315kg2,899lb |
| Gross weight | 1,840kg4,057lb | 1,830kg4,034lb |
| Top speed | 214 km/h 133 mph | 211 km/h 131 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 68.3s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph Calculated | 89.3s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.2s | 8.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 39.1s Calculated | 52.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.8s Calculated | 7.8s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption city | 6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 16.0s Calculated | 16.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb Calculated | 114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton Calculated | 259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 943km586mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 1,498cc91cu in | 1,968cc120cu in |
| Length | 4,548mm179in | 4,236mm167in |
| Width | 1,816mm71in | 1,810mm71in |
| Height | 1,439mm57in | 1,431mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,634mm104in | 2,599mm102in |
| Front track | 1,549mm61in | 1,534mm60in |
| Rear track | 1,520mm60in | 1,508mm59in |
| Trunk volume | 587L | 380L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,470L | 1,150L |
| Doors | 5 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 50L | 50L |
| CO2 emissions | 120g/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 1.5 EcoTSI: Power / Torque
- Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI | 3,500-4,000 rpm | 1,750-3,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI | SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.8 s | 7.8 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 8.2 s | 8.3 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 39.1 s | 52.3 s |
| Top speed | 214 km/h 133 mph | 211 km/h 131 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.8 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 7.1 s | 6.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.6 s | 10.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.5 s | 13.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 16.0 s | 16.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 148 km/h 92 mph | 141 km/h 88 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI | 250 Nm 184 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI | 1,200 kg 2,646 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI | 214 km/h 133 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI | 8.2 s |
| SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI | 8.3 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSI and Seat Leon III SC 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI | 125 hp/t 93 kW/t 8.0 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.2 s | 214 km/h 133 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.
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| SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI |
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| SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI | SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 150 hp 112 kW | 150 hp 112 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | 340 Nm 251 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 8.2 s | 8.3 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 214 km/h 133 mph | 211 km/h 131 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,200 kg 2,646 lb | 1,315 kg 2,899 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.3 L/100 km 44.4 mpg US 53.3 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 943 km 586 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 120 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 587 L 20.7 cu ft | 380 L 13.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 125 hp/t 93 kW/t 8.0 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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| Vehicle | Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSI |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 9.28 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 14.93 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 795 L210 US gal175 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,391 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSI
- Is 115 kg lighter
- Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
- Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 207 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
Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI
- Has 90 Nm more
Pros
- Highest torque
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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