Car comparison

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDIvsVolvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

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

Volvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013

2.4 D5

215 hp2400 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDIVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
184hp137kW
215hp160kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,435kg3,164lb
1,932kg4,259lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
72.2s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
32.0s
Calculated
58.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,094km680mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
2,400cc146cu in
Length
4,535mm179in
4,838mm190in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,451mm57in
1,604mm63in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,815mm111in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,580mm62in
Trunk volume
587L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,470L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
70L
CO2 emissions
122g/km
169g/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 TDIVolvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5PowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D54,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDIVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.0 s
58.2 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
143 km/h
89 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 has 31 hp more than Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI and Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 31 hp (23 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
440 Nm
325 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,932 kg
4,259 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
205 km/h
127 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D58.3 s

Although Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 has more power, Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI and Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 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
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI and Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 1.7 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW
8.3 s
205 km/h
127 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 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
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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
8.3 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDIVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
184 hp
137 kW
215 hp
160 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.3 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
1,932 kg
4,259 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
Range score
-
1,094 km
680 mi
CO2 score
122 g/km
169 g/km
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDIVolvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI

  • Is 497 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 12 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 47 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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