Car comparison

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI · Stage 3vsSeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI · Stage 2vsSeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI · Stage 1vsSeat Leon III ST 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 (Stage 3)

285 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2015
VS

Seat Leon III ST

2.0 TDI (Stage 2)

248 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2015
VS

Seat Leon III ST

2.0 TDI (Stage 1)

221 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2015
VS

Seat Leon III ST

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    266 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    285 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    608 Nm
    448 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,415 kg
    3,120 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    202 hp/t
    150 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    112 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hpSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hpSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hpSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI184 hp
Power
285hp213kW+101 hp
248hp185kW+64 hp
221hp165kW+37 hp
184hp137kW
Torque
608Nm448lb-ft+228 Nm
532Nm392lb-ft+152 Nm
475Nm350lb-ft+95 Nm
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,415kg3,120lb
1,415kg3,120lb
1,415kg3,120lb
1,415kg3,120lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
+38 km/h
253 km/h
157 mph
+25 km/h
243 km/h
151 mph
+15 km/h
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
60.6s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph-12.2 s
Calculated
64.7s99% target: 250 km/h / 156 mph-8.1 s
Calculated
68.0s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph-4.9 s
Calculated
72.8s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s-1.9 s
6.5s-1.3 s
7.0s-0.8 s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
17.9s-13.3 s
Calculated
21.0s-10.2 s
Calculated
24.2s-7.0 s
Calculated
31.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s-1.7 s
Calculated
6.2s-1.2 s
Calculated
6.6s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s-1.8 s
Calculated
14.4s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
202hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
430Nm/t288lb-ft/ton
Calculated
376Nm/t252lb-ft/ton
Calculated
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,535mm179in
4,535mm179in
4,535mm179in
4,535mm179in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,451mm57in
1,451mm57in
1,451mm57in
1,451mm57in
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
CO2 emissions
112g/km
112g/km
112g/km
112g/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 (Stage 3) 285 hpSeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hpSeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hpSeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 184 hpPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 184 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI184 hp4,000 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 TDI (Stage 3)285 hpSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hpSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hpSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI184 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.6 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.5 s
6.9 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
21.0 s
24.2 s
31.3 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.6 s
9.9 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.2 s
12.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.4 s
14.9 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
168 km/h
104 mph
161 km/h
100 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
285 hp
213 kW
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
248 hp
185 kW
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
221 hp
165 kW
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI184 hp
184 hp
137 kW

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp has 101 hp more than Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 184 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 184 hp and Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp: 101 hp (75 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
608 Nm
448 lb-ft
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
532 Nm
392 lb-ft
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI184 hp
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 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI184 hp
1,415 kg
3,120 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 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
266 km/h
165 mph
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
253 km/h
157 mph
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
243 km/h
151 mph
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI184 hp
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 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp5.9 s
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp6.5 s
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp7.0 s
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI184 hp7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp and Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 184 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hp and Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hp, separated by only 0.5 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 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI184 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI184 hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
285 hp
213 kW
5.9 s
266 km/h
165 mph
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
248 hp
185 kW
6.5 s
253 km/h
157 mph
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
221 hp
165 kW
7.0 s
243 km/h
151 mph
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI184 hp
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 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 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 ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 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 ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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 ST2.0 TDI184 hp
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

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 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI184 hp
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

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 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 ST2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
5.9 s
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
6.5 s
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
7.0 s
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI184 hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI184 hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hpSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hpSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hpSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI184 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
248 hp
185 kW
221 hp
165 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
608 Nm
448 lb-ft
532 Nm
392 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.5 s
7.0 s
7.8 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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
4,535 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
4,535 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
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
CO2 score
112 g/km
112 g/km
112 g/km
112 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
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hpSeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hpSeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hpSeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 184 hp
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year1,129 LC/year1,129 LC/year1,129 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 76 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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