Car comparison

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIvsVolvo V90 2.0 D4

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

Volvo V90

2.0 D4

190 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    117 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,222 km
    759 mi
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDIVolvoV902.0 D4
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,976kg4,356lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
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Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
71.4s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
84.3s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
31.9s
Calculated
40.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,222km759mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,549mm179in
4,936mm194in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,879mm74in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,941mm116in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,629mm64in
Ground clearance-
153mm6in
Trunk volume
587L
560L
Max trunk volume
1,470L
1,526L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
60L
CO2 emissions
117g/km
142g/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 TDIVolvo V90 2.0 D4PowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V90 2.0 D4: 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
VolvoV902.0 D44,250 rpm1,740-2,520 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDIVolvoV902.0 D4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.9 s
40.3 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
145 km/h
90 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW

Volvo V90 2.0 D4 has 6 hp more than Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Volvo V90 2.0 D4: 6 hp (4 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
400 Nm
295 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
1,976 kg
4,356 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
220 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 STFacelift 20162.0 TDI7.9 s
VolvoV902.0 D48.5 s

Although Volvo V90 2.0 D4 has more power, Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Volvo V90 2.0 D4: 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 STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 D4
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Volvo V90 2.0 D4: 0.9 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
1,111 km
690 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
8.5 s
220 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 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 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 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.5 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDIVolvoV902.0 D4
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,976 kg
4,356 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Range score
1,222 km
759 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
117 g/km
142 g/km
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 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 Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIVolvo V90 2.0 D4
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Is 596 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 111 km (69 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 27 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 25 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo V90 2.0 D4

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 20 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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