Car comparison

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIvsSkoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017 RS 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

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
VS

Skoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017

RS 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 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
    1,380 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,222 km
    759 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDISkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,637kg3,609lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,097kg4,623lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
71.4s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
72.8s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
31.9s
Calculated
36.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,222km759mi
Calculated
1,038km645mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,549mm179in
4,689mm185in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,544mm61in
Ground clearance-
127mm5in
Trunk volume
587L
610L
Max trunk volume
1,470L
1,740L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
117g/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 TDISkoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDISkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.9 s
36.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
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 STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,637 kg
3,609 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 STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
226 km/h
140 mph
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI7.9 s
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 0.2 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
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: 0.8 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 STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
1,222 km
759 mi
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,038 km
645 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
226 km/h
140 mph
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.7 s
218 km/h
135 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
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
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,452 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
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
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 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 STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.9 s
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.7 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
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDISkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.7 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,637 kg
3,609 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
1,222 km
759 mi
1,038 km
645 mi
CO2 score
117 g/km
-
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDISkoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Is 257 kg lighter
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 184 km (115 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

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