Car comparison

Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSIvsSeat 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 IV

1.5 eTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-present
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,250 km
    777 mi
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    221 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,286 kg
    2,835 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IV1.5 eTSISeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,286kg2,835lb
1,313kg2,895lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
To 99% top speed
91.0s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
72.4s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
41.5s
Calculated
44.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
781km485mi
Calculated
1,250km777mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,368mm172in
4,549mm179in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,686mm106in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,301L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions-
115g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSISeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon IV1.5 eTSISeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.5 s
44.8 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
1,286 kg
2,835 lb
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
1,313 kg
2,895 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 IV1.5 eTSI
221 km/h
137 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
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 IV1.5 eTSI8.4 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSI and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 0.2 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 IV1.5 eTSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSI: 2.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
781 km
485 mi
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
1,250 km
777 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
221 km/h
137 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
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 IV1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
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 IV1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
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 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 IV1.5 eTSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
8.4 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
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 IV1.5 eTSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
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 IV1.5 eTSISeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.6 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Lightness
1,286 kg
2,835 lb
1,313 kg
2,895 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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
781 km
485 mi
1,250 km
777 mi
CO2 score
-
115 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon IV 1.5 eTSISeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSI

  • Is 27 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 469 km (291 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 207 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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