Seat Leon III ST
Car comparison
Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDIvsSeat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonSeat Leon X-Perience
2.0 TDI
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI
- Fastest top speed228 km/h142 mph
- Most powerful184 hp137 kW
- Highest torque380 Nm280 lb-ft
- Lightest1,415 kg3,120 lb
- Best power-to-weight130 hp/t97 kW/t7.7 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption3.7 L/100 km63.6 mpg US76.3 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions112 g/km
- Largest trunk587 L
- Best overall score63/100
- Best economy score95/100
- Best practicality score87/100
Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.1 s
- Best performance score52/100
Specification comparison
| Model | SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI | SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184hp137kW | 184hp137kW |
| Torque | 380Nm280lb-ft | 380Nm280lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,415kg3,120lb | 1,529kg3,371lb |
| Gross weight | 1,980kg4,365lb | 2,060kg4,542lb |
| Top speed | 228 km/h 142 mph | 224 km/h 139 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 72.8s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph Calculated | 66.2s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.8s | 7.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 31.2s Calculated | 30.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.4s Calculated | 6.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK | 4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK | 5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK | 4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.6s Calculated | 15.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb Calculated | 120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton Calculated | 249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 1,122km697mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,968cc120cu in | 1,968cc120cu in |
| Length | 4,535mm179in | 4,543mm179in |
| Width | 1,816mm71in | 1,816mm71in |
| Height | 1,451mm57in | 1,481mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,636mm104in | 2,630mm104in |
| Front track | 1,549mm61in | 1,541mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,520mm60in | 1,503mm59in |
| Trunk volume | 587L | 587L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,470L | - |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | - | 55L |
| CO2 emissions | 112g/km | 129g/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: Power / Torque
- Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-3,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI | 3,500-4,000 rpm | 1,750-3,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI | SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.4 s | 6.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.8 s | 7.1 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 31.2 s | 30.1 s |
| Top speed | 228 km/h 142 mph | 224 km/h 139 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.7 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 7.0 s | 6.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.3 s | 9.9 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.2 s | 12.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.6 s | 15.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 152 km/h 95 mph | 155 km/h 97 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI | 184 hp 137 kW |
| SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI | 184 hp 137 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI | 380 Nm 280 lb-ft |
| SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI | 380 Nm 280 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI | 1,415 kg 3,120 lb |
| SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI | 1,529 kg 3,371 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI | 228 km/h 142 mph |
| SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI | 224 km/h 139 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI | 7.8 s |
| SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI | 7.1 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI: 0.7 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI | 4.3 L/100 km 54.7 mpg US 65.7 mpg UK |
| SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI | 4.9 L/100 km 48.0 mpg US 57.6 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI: 0.6 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI | 130 hp/t 97 kW/t 7.7 kg/hp |
| SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI | 120 hp/t 90 kW/t 8.3 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI | 184 hp 137 kW | 7.8 s | 228 km/h 142 mph |
| SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI | 184 hp 137 kW | 7.1 s | 224 km/h 139 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI |
| 4.3 L/100 km 54.7 mpg US 65.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI |
| 4.9 L/100 km 48.0 mpg US 57.6 mpg UK | ||||||
Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI | 4.3 L/100 km 54.7 mpg US 65.7 mpg UK | 7.8 s |
| SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI | 4.9 L/100 km 48.0 mpg US 57.6 mpg UK | 7.1 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI | 130 hp/t 97 kW/t 7.7 kg/hp | 4.3 L/100 km 54.7 mpg US 65.7 mpg UK |
| SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI | 120 hp/t 90 kW/t 8.3 kg/hp | 4.9 L/100 km 48.0 mpg US 57.6 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI | SeatLeon X-Perience2.0 TDI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 184 hp 137 kW | 184 hp 137 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 380 Nm 280 lb-ft | 380 Nm 280 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.8 s | 7.1 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 228 km/h 142 mph | 224 km/h 139 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,415 kg 3,120 lb | 1,529 kg 3,371 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 4.3 L/100 km 54.7 mpg US 65.7 mpg UK | 4.9 L/100 km 48.0 mpg US 57.6 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 1,122 km 697 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 112 g/km | 129 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 | 120 hp/t 90 kW/t 8.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI | Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK | 4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 7.52 LC100 km | 8.58 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 12.11 LC100 mi | 13.80 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 645 L170 US gal142 UK gal | 735 L194 US gal162 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,129 LC/year | 1,286 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI
- Is 114 kg lighter
- Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Emits 17 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
Seat Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI
- Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Highest CO2 emissions
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