Car comparison

Volvo V90 2.0 D4vsSeat 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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Volvo V90

2.0 D4

190 hp1969 ccDieselFWDManualTwin-turboWagon / estate2018-2020
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • 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

Volvo V90 2.0 D4

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV902.0 D4SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,882kg4,149lb
1,380kg3,042lb
Gross weight-
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
88.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
71.4s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
35.5s
Calculated
31.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
213Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,170km727mi
Calculated
1,222km759mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,936mm194in
4,549mm179in
Width
1,879mm74in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,941mm116in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
153mm6in
-
Trunk volume
560L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,526L
1,470L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
124g/km
117g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V90 2.0 D4Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volvo V90 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV902.0 D44,250 rpm1,740-2,520 rpm5,000 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 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
MetricVolvoV902.0 D4SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.5 s
31.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 D4
1,882 kg
4,149 lb
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
1,380 kg
3,042 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 D4
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
226 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 D48.5 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI7.9 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 D4
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 D4
1,170 km
727 mi
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
1,222 km
759 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV902.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
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

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
VolvoV902.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
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

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
VolvoV902.0 D4
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.5 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.9 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV902.0 D4SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,882 kg
4,149 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
1,170 km
727 mi
1,222 km
759 mi
CO2 score
124 g/km
117 g/km
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V90 2.0 D4Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V90 2.0 D4

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Is 502 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 52 km (32 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 27 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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