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

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

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    213 km/h
    132 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,230 kg
    2,712 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    122 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    115 g/km
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDISeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,230kg2,712lb
1,313kg2,895lb
Gross weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
To 99% top speed
83.4s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
72.4s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
46.7s
Calculated
44.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
1,250km777mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,246mm167in
4,549mm179in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,599mm102in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,512mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
587L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
115g/km
115g/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 Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 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 STFacelift 20162.0 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 III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDISeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
46.7 s
44.8 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 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
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 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
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
1,313 kg
2,895 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
213 km/h
132 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
211 km/h
131 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 TDI8.3 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI8.6 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 Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 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 III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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 SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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
1,136 km
706 mi
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
1,250 km
777 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
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
213 km/h
132 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 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 STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 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
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
8.3 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
8.6 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
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDISeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.6 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Lightness
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
1,313 kg
2,895 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
1,136 km
706 mi
1,250 km
777 mi
CO2 score
115 g/km
115 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDISeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI

  • Is 83 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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