Car comparison

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI · Stage 3vsSeat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI · Stage 2vsSeat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI · Stage 1vsSeat 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 · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI (Stage 3)

285 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018
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Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI (Stage 2)

248 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI (Stage 1)

221 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 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
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    210 hp/t
    156 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,042 km
    647 mi
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 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
1,360kg2,998lb
1,360kg2,998lb
1,360kg2,998lb
1,360kg2,998lb
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
59.2s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph-11.3 s
Calculated
63.3s99% target: 250 km/h / 156 mph-7.3 s
Calculated
66.6s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph-4.0 s
Calculated
70.6s99% 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
17.7s-13.8 s
Calculated
20.8s-10.7 s
Calculated
24.0s-7.6 s
Calculated
31.5s
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
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s-1.8 s
Calculated
14.4s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.9s-0.8 s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
210hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
447Nm/t299lb-ft/ton
Calculated
391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
349Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
279Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,042km647mi
Calculated
1,042km647mi
Calculated
1,042km647mi
Calculated
1,042km647mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,549mm179in
4,549mm179in
4,549mm179in
4,549mm179in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,454mm57in
1,454mm57in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,636mm104in
2,636mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,538mm61in
1,538mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,508mm59in
1,508mm59in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
587L
587L
587L
587L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
125g/km
125g/km
125g/km
125g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 184 hpPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 184 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 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
17.7 s
20.8 s
24.0 s
31.5 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
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 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
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.2 s
12.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.4 s
14.9 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
168 km/h
105 mph
162 km/h
101 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp has 101 hp more than Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 184 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 184 hp and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp: 101 hp (75 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 184 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hp and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 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 STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
285 hp
213 kW
5.9 s
266 km/h
165 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
248 hp
185 kW
6.5 s
253 km/h
157 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
221 hp
165 kW
7.0 s
243 km/h
151 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 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 STFacelift 20162.0 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
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 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
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 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
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 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
4,549 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 STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 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 STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
5.9 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.5 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.0 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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 STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI184 hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 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
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
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
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
1,042 km
647 mi
1,042 km
647 mi
1,042 km
647 mi
1,042 km
647 mi
CO2 score
125 g/km
125 g/km
125 g/km
125 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
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 184 hp
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 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 27 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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