Car comparison

Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSIvsSeat Leon IV 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

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2016
VS

Seat Leon IV

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-present

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 TSISeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
Power
180hp134kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,280kg2,822lb
1,241kg2,736lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
70.0s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
89.4s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
31.3s
Calculated
41.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
794km493mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,535mm179in
4,368mm172in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,686mm106in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,511mm59in
1,516mm60in
Trunk volume
587L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,470L
1,301L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
138g/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 ST 1.8 TSISeat Leon IV 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
SeatLeon IV1.5 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 ST1.8 TSISeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.3 s
41.0 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI has 30 hp more than Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI and Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SeatLeon IV1.5 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 ST1.8 TSI
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
1,241 kg
2,736 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 TSI
226 km/h
140 mph
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
221 km/h
137 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 TSI7.8 s
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI and Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI: 0.6 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 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 TSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
833 km
518 mi
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
794 km
493 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.8 s
226 km/h
140 mph
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
221 km/h
137 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 TSI
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 IV1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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 TSI
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 IV1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI 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 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.8 s
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
8.4 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 TSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III ST1.8 TSISeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.4 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
1,241 kg
2,736 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
794 km
493 mi
CO2 score
138 g/km
-
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 ST 1.8 TSISeat Leon IV 1.5 TSI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 km (25 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 207 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI

  • Is 39 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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