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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 TSI (Stage 3)

285 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
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Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI (Stage 2)

247 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI (Stage 1)

224 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
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Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    266 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    285 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,309 kg
    2,886 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    218 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    806 km
    501 mi
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 3)285 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)247 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)224 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI190 hp
Power
285hp213kW+95 hp
247hp184kW+57 hp
224hp167kW+34 hp
190hp142kW
Torque
496Nm366lb-ft+176 Nm
432Nm319lb-ft+112 Nm
390Nm288lb-ft+70 Nm
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,309kg2,886lb
1,309kg2,886lb
1,309kg2,886lb
1,309kg2,886lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,910kg4,211lb
1,910kg4,211lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
+34 km/h
253 km/h
157 mph
+21 km/h
245 km/h
152 mph
+13 km/h
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
55.3s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph-11.5 s
Calculated
59.5s99% target: 250 km/h / 156 mph-7.3 s
Calculated
62.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph-4.6 s
Calculated
66.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s-1.6 s
6.2s-1.1 s
6.6s-0.7 s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
16.7s-10.7 s
Calculated
19.7s-7.7 s
Calculated
22.1s-5.3 s
Calculated
27.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.2s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
379Nm/t254lb-ft/ton
Calculated
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
298Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
806km501mi
Calculated
806km501mi
Calculated
806km501mi
Calculated
806km501mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
587L
587L
587L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,470L
1,470L
1,470L
1,470L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L

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 TSI (Stage 3) 285 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 247 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 224 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 190 hpPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 285 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 247 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 224 hp: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 190 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 3)285 hp4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)247 hp4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)224 hp4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI190 hp4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 3)285 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)247 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)224 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI190 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.3 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.6 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
19.7 s
22.1 s
27.5 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.0 s
12.3 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.2 s
14.5 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
171 km/h
106 mph
166 km/h
103 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 285 hp has 95 hp more than Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 190 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 190 hp and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 285 hp: 95 hp (71 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 TSI (Stage 3) 285 hp and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 190 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 247 hp and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 224 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 TSI (Stage 3)285 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)247 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)224 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI190 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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 TSI (Stage 3)285 hp
285 hp
213 kW
5.7 s
266 km/h
165 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)247 hp
247 hp
184 kW
6.2 s
253 km/h
157 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)224 hp
224 hp
167 kW
6.6 s
245 km/h
152 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI190 hp
190 hp
142 kW
7.3 s
232 km/h
144 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 TSI (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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 TSI (Stage 2)247 hp
Power
247 hp
184 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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 TSI (Stage 1)224 hp
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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 TSI190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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 TSI (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)247 hp
Power
247 hp
184 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)224 hp
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (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 TSI (Stage 3)285 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.7 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)247 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)224 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.6 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI190 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.3 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 STFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 3)285 hp
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)247 hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)224 hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI190 hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 3)285 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 2)247 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI (Stage 1)224 hpSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI190 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
247 hp
184 kW
224 hp
167 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.6 s
7.3 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,309 kg
2,886 lb
1,309 kg
2,886 lb
1,309 kg
2,886 lb
1,309 kg
2,886 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
806 km
501 mi
806 km
501 mi
806 km
501 mi
806 km
501 mi
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
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 TSI (Stage 3) 285 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 247 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 224 hpSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 190 hp
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 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

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