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Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSIvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI

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

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Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

1.5 EcoTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    214 km/h
    133 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,219 kg
    2,687 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    120 g/km
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,219kg2,687lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
69.4s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
74.1s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
39.7s
Calculated
43.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
1,073km667mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,548mm179in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,439mm57in
1,516mm60in
Wheelbase
2,634mm104in
2,786mm110in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
587L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,470L
1,780L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
59L
CO2 emissions
120g/km
124g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.7 s
43.4 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
92 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 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 STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
1,219 kg
2,687 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
1,450 kg
3,197 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 STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
214 km/h
133 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
213 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI8.3 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI: 0.5 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 STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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 STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
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 STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
943 km
586 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
1,073 km
667 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
214 km/h
133 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
213 km/h
132 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 STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 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 STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSI 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 STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.3 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.8 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 STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
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 STFacelift 20161.5 EcoTSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.8 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,219 kg
2,687 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
Range score
943 km
586 mi
1,073 km
667 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
124 g/km
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 ST Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 EcoTSI

  • Is 231 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI

  • Has 129 km (80 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 63 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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