Car comparison

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDIvsSeat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

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

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Seat Leon III ST

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2015
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 2014-2015

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    112 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI2014-2015SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,415kg3,120lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
71.1s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
31.3s
Calculated
30.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,087km675mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,535mm179in
4,549mm179in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,451mm57in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
587L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,470L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
50L
CO2 emissions
112g/km
121g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 2014-2015Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 2016-2018PowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 2014-2015: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 2016-2018: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI2014-20154,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI2016-20183,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI2014-2015SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
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
31.3 s
30.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 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
152 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 ST2.0 TDI2014-2015
184 hp
137 kW
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI2014-2015
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI2014-2015
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
1,340 kg
2,954 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 ST2.0 TDI2014-2015
228 km/h
142 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI2014-20157.8 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI2016-20187.8 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 ST2.0 TDI2014-2015
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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 ST2.0 TDI2014-2015
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI2014-2015
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
228 km/h
142 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
228 km/h
142 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 ST2.0 TDI2014-2015
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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 ST2.0 TDI2014-2015
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 2014-2015 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 ST2.0 TDI2014-2015
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
7.8 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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 ST2.0 TDI2014-2015
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI2014-2015SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI2016-2018
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 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
-
1,087 km
675 mi
CO2 score
112 g/km
121 g/km
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 2014-2015Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 2016-2018
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 2014-2015

  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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