Car comparison

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 1.8 TSIvsSkoda Octavia III Scout 1.8 TSI

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

New comparison

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018
VS

Skoda Octavia III Scout

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2017

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Lightest
    1,297 kg
    2,859 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSISkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,297kg2,859lb
1,447kg3,190lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
2,092kg4,612lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
68.1s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
31.6s
Calculated
37.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
797km495mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,549mm179in
4,685mm184in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,531mm60in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,679mm105in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,512mm60in
1,506mm59in
Ground clearance-
171mm7in
Trunk volume
587L
610L
Max trunk volume
1,470L
1,740L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
134g/km
158g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.8 TSISkoda Octavia III Scout 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III Scout 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSISkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.6 s
37.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI
1,297 kg
2,859 lb
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI
1,447 kg
3,190 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 20161.8 TSI
224 km/h
139 mph
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI
216 km/h
134 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 20161.8 TSI7.7 s
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI and Skoda Octavia III Scout 1.8 TSI: 0.1 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 20161.8 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI and Skoda Octavia III Scout 1.8 TSI: 1.1 L/100 km.

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 20161.8 TSI
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI
862 km
536 mi
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI
797 km
495 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.7 s
224 km/h
139 mph
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.8 s
216 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 20161.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 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
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,531 mm
60.3 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 STFacelift 20161.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 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 STFacelift 20161.8 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.7 s
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 STFacelift 20161.8 TSI
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSISkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.8 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,297 kg
2,859 lb
1,447 kg
3,190 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,531 mm
60.3 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
797 km
495 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
158 g/km
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 Facelift 2016 1.8 TSISkoda Octavia III Scout 1.8 TSI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 65 km (40 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 24 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Octavia III Scout 1.8 TSI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 23 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Seat Leon III ST 1.8 TSI
Skoda Octavia III Scout 1.8 TSI
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

1.8 TSI
2.0 TDI
VS
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSIvsSeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI
1.8 TSI
2.0 TDI
VS
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSIvsVolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
1.8 TSI
1.8 TSI
VS
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSIvsSeatLeon III ST1.8 TSI
1.8 TSI
1.8 TSI
VS
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSIvsSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
1.8 TSI
GTD 2.0 TDI
VS
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSIvsVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
1.8 TSI
FR 1.8 TSI
VS
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSIvsSeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 1.8 TSI
1.8 TSI
FR 1.8 TSI
VS
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSIvsSeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
1.8 TSI
2.0 TDI
VS
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSIvsAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
1.8 TSI
FR 1.8 TSI
VS
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSIvsSeatLeon III SCFR 1.8 TSI
1.8 TSI
1.8 TSI
VS
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSIvsVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
1.8 TSI
2.0 TSI
VS
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSIvsSeatLeon IV2.0 TSI
1.8 TSI
1.8 TSI
VS
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSIvsVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI vs Skoda Octavia III Scout 1.8 TSI - car comparison - FastVsFaster