Car comparison

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDIvsSeat 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 III ST

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2015
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 6-speed

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 7-speed

  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    117 g/km
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI6-speedSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI7-speed
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,435kg3,164lb
1,380kg3,042lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
72.2s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
71.4s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
32.0s
Calculated
31.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,222km759mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,535mm179in
4,549mm179in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,451mm57in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
587L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,470L
1,470L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
55L
CO2 emissions
122g/km
117g/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 6-speedSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 7-speedPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 6-speed: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 7-speed: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI6-speed4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI7-speed3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI6-speedSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI7-speed
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.0 s
31.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI6-speed
184 hp
137 kW
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI7-speed
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI6-speed
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI7-speed
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 TDI6-speed
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI7-speed
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 TDI6-speed
226 km/h
140 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI7-speed
226 km/h
140 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 TDI6-speed7.8 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI7-speed7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 6-speed and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 7-speed: 0.1 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 TDI6-speed
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI7-speed
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 TDI6-speed
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI7-speed
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI6-speed
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
226 km/h
140 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI7-speed
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
226 km/h
140 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 TDI6-speed
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 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 STFacelift 20162.0 TDI7-speed
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 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 ST2.0 TDI6-speed
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI7-speed
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 7-speed 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 TDI6-speed
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.8 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI7-speed
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.9 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 TDI6-speed
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI7-speed
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 TDI6-speedSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI7-speed
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
-
1,222 km
759 mi
CO2 score
122 g/km
117 g/km
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 6-speedSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 7-speed
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 6-speed

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 7-speed

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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