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)

233 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2016
VS

Seat Leon III ST

2.0 TDI (Stage 2)

203 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2016
VS

Seat Leon III ST

2.0 TDI (Stage 1)

180 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2016
VS

Seat Leon III ST

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Most powerful
    233 hp
    173 kW
  • Highest torque
    512 Nm
    378 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    119 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI150 hp
Power
233hp173kW+83 hp
203hp151kW+53 hp
180hp134kW+30 hp
150hp112kW
Torque
512Nm378lb-ft+192 Nm
448Nm330lb-ft+128 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft+80 Nm
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,380kg3,042lb
1,380kg3,042lb
1,380kg3,042lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,950kg4,299lb
1,950kg4,299lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
+37 km/h
236 km/h
147 mph
+25 km/h
226 km/h
140 mph
+15 km/h
211 km/h
131 mph
To 99% top speed
64.2s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph-9.8 s
Calculated
67.8s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph-6.1 s
Calculated
70.5s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph-3.5 s
Calculated
74.0s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s-2.1 s
7.1s-1.5 s
7.7s-0.9 s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
21.9s-23.7 s
Calculated
26.2s-19.3 s
Calculated
31.3s-14.3 s
Calculated
45.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s-1.9 s
Calculated
6.8s-1.4 s
Calculated
7.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg 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
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s-1.8 s
Calculated
15.1s-1.2 s
Calculated
15.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
371Nm/t248lb-ft/ton
Calculated
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-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
119g/km
119g/km
119g/km
119g/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) 233 hpSeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hpSeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hpSeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 150 hpPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI150 hp3,500-4,000 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 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.8 s
7.3 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.1 s
7.7 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.9 s
26.2 s
31.3 s
45.6 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
6.9 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.0 s
10.3 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
13.1 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.1 s
15.5 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
159 km/h
99 mph
153 km/h
95 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
233 hp
173 kW
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
203 hp
151 kW
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
180 hp
134 kW
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI150 hp
150 hp
112 kW

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp has 83 hp more than Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 150 hp and Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: 83 hp (62 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)233 hp
512 Nm
378 lb-ft
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
448 Nm
330 lb-ft
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI150 hp
320 Nm
236 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)233 hp
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI150 hp
1,380 kg
3,042 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)233 hp
248 km/h
154 mph
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
236 km/h
147 mph
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
226 km/h
140 mph
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI150 hp
211 km/h
131 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)233 hp6.5 s
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp7.1 s
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp7.7 s
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI150 hp8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp and Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 150 hp: 2.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp and Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 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)233 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI150 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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 ST2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI150 hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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)233 hp
233 hp
173 kW
6.5 s
248 km/h
154 mph
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
203 hp
151 kW
7.1 s
236 km/h
147 mph
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
180 hp
134 kW
7.7 s
226 km/h
140 mph
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI150 hp
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
211 km/h
131 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)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 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)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 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)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 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
1,451 mm
57.1 in
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 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)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 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)233 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
6.5 s
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.1 s
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.7 s
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI150 hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.6 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)233 hp
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI150 hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI150 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
203 hp
151 kW
180 hp
134 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
512 Nm
378 lb-ft
448 Nm
330 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.1 s
7.7 s
8.6 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,451 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
119 g/km
119 g/km
119 g/km
119 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
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 (Stage 3) 233 hpSeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hpSeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hpSeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 150 hp
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,181 LC/year1,181 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 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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