Car comparison

Seat Leon III SC · Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDIvsSeat Leon III ST 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 · Facelift 2016

FR 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
VS

Seat Leon III ST

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    120 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,087 km
    675 mi
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDISeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
Power
184hp137kW
180hp134kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,295kg2,855lb
1,280kg2,822lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
79.4s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
70.0s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
33.3s
Calculated
31.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,087km675mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,246mm167in
4,535mm179in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,599mm102in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,512mm60in
1,511mm59in
Trunk volume
380L
587L
Max trunk volume-
1,470L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
120g/km
138g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDISeat Leon III ST 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon III ST1.8 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 III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDISeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.3 s
31.4 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI has 4 hp more than Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI and Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SeatLeon III ST1.8 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 III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
1,280 kg
2,822 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 SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
226 km/h
140 mph
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
226 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI7.4 s
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI: 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 SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI: 1.4 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 SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
1,087 km
675 mi
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.4 s
226 km/h
140 mph
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.8 s
226 km/h
140 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 SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,246 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 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 SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Seat Leon III SC 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 SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.4 s
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.8 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 SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDISeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,246 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
1,087 km
675 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
138 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDISeat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 254 km (158 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Has 207 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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