Car comparison

Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSIvsSeat Leon III SC · Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI

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

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Seat Leon IV

1.5 TSI

204 hp1498 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Seat Leon III SC · Facelift 2016

FR 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

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
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,295 kg
    2,855 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    0.4 L/100 km
    588.0 mpg US
    706.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    10,000 km
    6,214 mi
  • Best economy score
    100/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IV1.5 TSISeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Power
204hp152kW
184hp137kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,295kg2,855lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
87.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
79.4s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
33.9s
Calculated
33.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
0.4L/100 km588mpg US706.2mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
10,000km6,214mi
Calculated
1,087km675mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,368mm172in
4,246mm167in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,682mm106in
2,599mm102in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,512mm60in
Trunk volume
270L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,187L
-
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
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 IV 1.5 TSISeat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 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 IV1.5 TSISeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.9 s
33.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI has 20 hp more than Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
1,295 kg
2,855 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 IV1.5 TSI
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
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 IV1.5 TSI7.7 s
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI7.4 s

Although Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI has more power, Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon IV 1.5 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 IV1.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI and Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI: 4.2 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 IV1.5 TSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
10,000 km
6,214 mi
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
1,087 km
675 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.4 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 IV1.5 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
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

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 IV1.5 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
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

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 IV1.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
7.7 s
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.4 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 IV1.5 TSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IV1.5 TSISeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
Fuel consumption
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
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
Range score
10,000 km
6,214 mi
1,087 km
675 mi
CO2 score
-
120 g/km
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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 1.5 TSISeat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI
Consumption0.4 L/100 km588 mpg US706.2 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km0.70 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi1.13 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used60 L16 US gal13 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost105.00 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8,913 km (5,538 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 300 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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