Car comparison

Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSIvsSeat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI

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

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Seat Leon III ST

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2016
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI 2013-2016

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,280 kg
    2,822 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    138 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI2013-2016SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI2016-2018
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,280kg2,822lb
1,280kg2,822lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
70.0s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
69.5s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
31.4s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,535mm179in
4,549mm179in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,511mm59in
1,512mm60in
Trunk volume
587L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,470L
1,470L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
138g/km
138g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI 2013-2016Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI 2016-2018PowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI 2013-2016: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI 2016-2018: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI2013-20165,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI2016-20185,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI2013-2016SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI2016-2018
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.4 s
31.2 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI2013-2016
180 hp
134 kW
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI2016-2018
180 hp
134 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI2013-2016
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI2016-2018
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 ST1.8 TSI2013-2016
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI2016-2018
1,280 kg
2,822 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 ST1.8 TSI2013-2016
226 km/h
140 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI2016-2018
226 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI2013-20167.8 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI2016-20187.8 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 ST1.8 TSI2013-2016
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI2016-2018
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 ST1.8 TSI2013-2016
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI2016-2018
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI2013-2016
833 km
518 mi
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI2016-2018
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI2013-2016
180 hp
134 kW
7.8 s
226 km/h
140 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI2016-2018
180 hp
134 kW
7.8 s
226 km/h
140 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 ST1.8 TSI2013-2016
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI2016-2018
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 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

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 ST1.8 TSI2013-2016
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI2016-2018
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI 2013-2016 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 ST1.8 TSI2013-2016
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.8 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI2016-2018
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.8 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 ST1.8 TSI2013-2016
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI2016-2018
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI2013-2016SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI2016-2018
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 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
833 km
518 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
138 g/km
138 g/km
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 1.8 TSI 2013-2016Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI 2016-2018
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI 2013-2016

No measurable advantages in the available data.

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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