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

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Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI (Stage 3)

233 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2020
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Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI (Stage 2)

203 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2020
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Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI (Stage 1)

180 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2020
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Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2020

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 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
    544 Nm
    401 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,313 kg
    2,895 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    115 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,250 km
    777 mi
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
Power
233hp173kW+83 hp
203hp151kW+53 hp
180hp134kW+30 hp
150hp112kW
Torque
544Nm401lb-ft+204 Nm
476Nm351lb-ft+136 Nm
425Nm313lb-ft+85 Nm
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,313kg2,895lb
1,313kg2,895lb
1,313kg2,895lb
1,313kg2,895lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,940kg4,277lb
1,940kg4,277lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
+37 km/h
236 km/h
147 mph
+25 km/h
227 km/h
141 mph
+16 km/h
211 km/h
131 mph
To 99% top speed
62.4s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph-9.9 s
Calculated
66.1s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph-6.3 s
Calculated
69.2s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph-3.1 s
Calculated
72.4s99% 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
21.6s-23.2 s
Calculated
25.8s-18.9 s
Calculated
30.5s-14.3 s
Calculated
44.8s
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
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s-1.8 s
Calculated
15.0s-1.2 s
Calculated
15.5s-0.8 s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
414Nm/t277lb-ft/ton
Calculated
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
324Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,250km777mi
Calculated
1,250km777mi
Calculated
1,250km777mi
Calculated
1,250km777mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,549mm179in
4,549mm179in
4,549mm179in
4,549mm179in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,454mm57in
1,454mm57in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,636mm104in
2,636mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,544mm61in
1,544mm61in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,514mm60in
1,514mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
587L
587L
587L
587L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
115g/km
115g/km
115g/km
115g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 150 hpPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 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 STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 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
21.6 s
25.8 s
30.5 s
44.8 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
227 km/h
141 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
6.6 s
6.8 s
6.9 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
10.3 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
13.1 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.0 s
15.5 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
159 km/h
99 mph
153 km/h
95 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp has 83 hp more than Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 150 hp and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: 83 hp (62 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 150 hp: 2.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 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 STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
233 hp
173 kW
6.5 s
248 km/h
154 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
203 hp
151 kW
7.1 s
236 km/h
147 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
180 hp
134 kW
7.7 s
227 km/h
141 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 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 STFacelift 20162.0 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
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 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
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 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
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 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
4,549 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 STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 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 STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
6.5 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.1 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.7 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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 STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI150 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
203 hp
151 kW
180 hp
134 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
544 Nm
401 lb-ft
476 Nm
351 lb-ft
425 Nm
313 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 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
227 km/h
141 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Lightness
1,313 kg
2,895 lb
1,313 kg
2,895 lb
1,313 kg
2,895 lb
1,313 kg
2,895 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
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
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
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
1,250 km
777 mi
1,250 km
777 mi
1,250 km
777 mi
1,250 km
777 mi
CO2 score
115 g/km
115 g/km
115 g/km
115 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
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 150 hp
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,155 LC/year1,155 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 68 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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