Car comparison

Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDIvsSeat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TSI

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

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Seat Leon III SC

FR 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016
VS

Seat Leon X-Perience

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,350 kg
    2,976 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDISeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,350kg2,976lb
1,423kg3,137lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
88.0s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
64.3s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
34.5s
Calculated
28.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
225Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,190km740mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,236mm167in
4,543mm179in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,481mm58in
Wheelbase
2,599mm102in
2,630mm104in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,150L
1,470L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
109g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDISeat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDISeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.5 s
28.1 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW

Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TSI has 6 hp more than Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TSI: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI
1,423 kg
3,137 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 SCFR 2.0 TDI
228 km/h
142 mph
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI
227 km/h
141 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI7.4 s
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.4 s
228 km/h
142 mph
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.0 s
227 km/h
141 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 SCFR 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,236 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III SCFR 2.0 TDISeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.0 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
1,423 kg
3,137 lb
Fuel consumption
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,236 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Range score
1,190 km
740 mi
-
CO2 score
109 g/km
-
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 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 III SC FR 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used630 L166 US gal139 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,103 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 73 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TSI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 207 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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