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Seat Leon III SC · Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDIvsVolvo V40 · Facelift 2016 2.0 T3

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

Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016

2.0 T3

152 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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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
  • 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 estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
Power
150hp112kW
152hp113kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,230kg2,712lb
1,479kg3,261lb
Gross weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
83.4s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
86.5s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
46.7s
Calculated
52.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
169Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
1,127km700mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,246mm167in
4,369mm172in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,439mm57in
Wheelbase
2,599mm102in
2,647mm104in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,512mm60in
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance-
144mm6in
Trunk volume
380L
324L
Max trunk volume-
1,500L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
62L
CO2 emissions
115g/km
129g/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 TDIVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3PowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3: 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T35,000 rpm1,700-4,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
46.7 s
52.8 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 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
143 km/h
89 mph
142 km/h
88 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
152 hp
113 kW

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3 has 2 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 Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3: 2 hp (1 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
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
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
1,479 kg
3,261 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
210 km/h
130 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T38.3 s

Although Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3 has more power, Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3: 1.1 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
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
1,127 km
700 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
152 hp
113 kW
8.3 s
210 km/h
130 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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 III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
8.3 s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.3 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
152 hp
113 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.3 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
1,479 kg
3,261 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Range score
1,136 km
706 mi
1,127 km
700 mi
CO2 score
115 g/km
129 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDIVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 249 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 9 km (6 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 56 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3

  • Has 2 hp more

Pros

  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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