Car comparison

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDIvsSeat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI

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 X-Perience

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,435 kg
    3,164 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 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
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDISeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
Power
184hp137kW
180hp134kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,435kg3,164lb
1,486kg3,276lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
72.2s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
65.8s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
32.0s
Calculated
31.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,535mm179in
4,543mm179in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,451mm57in
1,481mm58in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,630mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,503mm59in
Trunk volume
587L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,470L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
55L
CO2 emissions
122g/km
150g/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 TDISeat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDISeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.0 s
31.7 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI has 4 hp more than Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI and Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
280 Nm
207 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
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
1,486 kg
3,276 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
226 km/h
140 mph
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
221 km/h
137 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 TDI7.8 s
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI7.2 s

Although Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI has more power, Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI and Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI: 0.6 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
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI: 1.8 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 III ST2.0 TDI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
226 km/h
140 mph
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.2 s
221 km/h
137 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
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 X-Perience1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 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
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 X-Perience1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST 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 III ST2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.8 s
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.2 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
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDISeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.2 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
1,486 kg
3,276 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Range score
-
846 km
526 mi
CO2 score
122 g/km
150 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
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 III ST 2.0 TDISeat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 51 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 28 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI

  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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