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)

285 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2015
VS

Seat Leon III ST

2.0 TDI (Stage 2)

248 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2015
VS

Seat Leon III ST

2.0 TDI (Stage 1)

221 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2015
VS

Seat Leon III ST

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    266 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    285 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    608 Nm
    448 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,435 kg
    3,164 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    199 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    122 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hpSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hpSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hpSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI184 hp
Power
285hp213kW+101 hp
248hp185kW+64 hp
221hp165kW+37 hp
184hp137kW
Torque
608Nm448lb-ft+228 Nm
532Nm392lb-ft+152 Nm
475Nm350lb-ft+95 Nm
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,435kg3,164lb
1,435kg3,164lb
1,435kg3,164lb
1,435kg3,164lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,990kg4,387lb
1,990kg4,387lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
+40 km/h
253 km/h
157 mph
+27 km/h
243 km/h
151 mph
+17 km/h
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
61.0s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph-11.2 s
Calculated
65.1s99% target: 250 km/h / 156 mph-7.2 s
Calculated
68.3s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph-3.9 s
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s-1.9 s
6.5s-1.3 s
7.0s-0.8 s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
18.0s-14.0 s
Calculated
21.1s-10.9 s
Calculated
24.3s-7.7 s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s-1.7 s
Calculated
6.2s-1.2 s
Calculated
6.6s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg 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
13.9s-1.8 s
Calculated
14.4s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.9s-0.8 s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
424Nm/t283lb-ft/ton
Calculated
371Nm/t248lb-ft/ton
Calculated
331Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-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
122g/km
122g/km
122g/km
122g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hpSeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hpSeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hpSeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 184 hpPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 184 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI184 hp4,000 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)285 hpSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hpSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hpSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI184 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.6 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.5 s
7.0 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
21.1 s
24.3 s
32.0 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.6 s
9.9 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.2 s
12.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.4 s
14.9 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
168 km/h
104 mph
161 km/h
100 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 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
285 hp
213 kW
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
248 hp
185 kW
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
221 hp
165 kW
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI184 hp
184 hp
137 kW

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp has 101 hp more than Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 184 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 184 hp and Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp: 101 hp (75 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)285 hp
608 Nm
448 lb-ft
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
532 Nm
392 lb-ft
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI184 hp
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 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI184 hp
1,435 kg
3,164 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)285 hp
266 km/h
165 mph
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
253 km/h
157 mph
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
243 km/h
151 mph
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI184 hp
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 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp5.9 s
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp6.5 s
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp7.0 s
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI184 hp7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp and Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 184 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hp and Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 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)285 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI184 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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)285 hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI184 hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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)285 hp
285 hp
213 kW
5.9 s
266 km/h
165 mph
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
248 hp
185 kW
6.5 s
253 km/h
157 mph
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
221 hp
165 kW
7.0 s
243 km/h
151 mph
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI184 hp
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 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 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 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)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 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)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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 TDI184 hp
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

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)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI184 hp
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

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 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)285 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
5.9 s
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.5 s
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.0 s
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI184 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.8 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)285 hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI184 hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hpSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hpSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hpSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI184 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
248 hp
185 kW
221 hp
165 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
608 Nm
448 lb-ft
532 Nm
392 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.5 s
7.0 s
7.8 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
122 g/km
122 g/km
122 g/km
122 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
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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.

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 (Stage 3) 285 hpSeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hpSeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hpSeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 184 hp
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,234 LC/year1,234 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 76 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 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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