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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 TSI (Stage 3)

225 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
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Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

1.5 TSI (Stage 2)

195 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

1.5 TSI (Stage 1)

177 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,219 kg
    2,687 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    185 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 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 estimated range
    943 km
    586 mi
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp
Power
225hp168kW+75 hp
195hp145kW+45 hp
177hp132kW+27 hp
150hp112kW
Torque
388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm
338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm
305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,219kg2,687lb
1,219kg2,687lb
1,219kg2,687lb
1,219kg2,687lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,840kg4,057lb
1,840kg4,057lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
+30 km/h
234 km/h
145 mph
+19 km/h
226 km/h
140 mph
+11 km/h
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
59.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph-10.9 s
Calculated
63.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph-6.8 s
Calculated
65.7s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph-4.5 s
Calculated
70.1s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s-1.9 s
7.1s-1.3 s
7.5s-0.8 s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
21.3s-17.7 s
Calculated
25.6s-13.4 s
Calculated
29.7s-9.4 s
Calculated
39.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s-1.7 s
Calculated
6.7s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.1s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s-1.6 s
Calculated
15.0s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.4s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
277Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,549mm179in
4,549mm179in
4,549mm179in
4,549mm179in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,454mm57in
1,454mm57in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,636mm104in
2,636mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
587L
587L
587L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,470L
1,470L
1,470L
1,470L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
120g/km
120g/km
120g/km
120g/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 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI 150 hpPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp5,000-6,000 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 TSI (Stage 3)225 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.7 s
7.1 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.1 s
7.5 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
25.6 s
29.7 s
39.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.0 s
10.2 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.7 s
13.0 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.0 s
15.4 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
160 km/h
99 mph
155 km/h
96 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp has 75 hp more than Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI 150 hp and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI 150 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hp and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
225 hp
168 kW
6.4 s
245 km/h
152 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
195 hp
145 kW
7.1 s
234 km/h
145 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
177 hp
132 kW
7.5 s
226 km/h
140 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
215 km/h
134 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 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 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
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 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 STFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp 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 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
6.4 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.1 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.5 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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 STFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI150 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
195 hp
145 kW
177 hp
132 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.1 s
7.5 s
8.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,219 kg
2,687 lb
1,219 kg
2,687 lb
1,219 kg
2,687 lb
1,219 kg
2,687 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
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
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
943 km
586 mi
943 km
586 mi
943 km
586 mi
943 km
586 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
120 g/km
120 g/km
120 g/km
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI 150 hp
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,391 LC/year1,391 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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