Car comparison

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI

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

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,309 kg
    2,886 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 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 overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,309kg2,886lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
66.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
70.9s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
27.5s
Calculated
29.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
806km501mi
Calculated
1,031km641mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,549mm179in
4,773mm188in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,516mm60in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,786mm110in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,572mm62in
Trunk volume
587L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,470L
1,780L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
66L

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 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI4,200-6,000 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 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.5 s
29.1 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 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 TSI
1,309 kg
2,886 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
1,495 kg
3,296 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 TSI
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
232 km/h
144 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 TSI7.3 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI: 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
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

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 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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 TSI
806 km
501 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
1,031 km
641 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.3 s
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 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
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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,773 mm
187.9 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 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
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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI 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
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.3 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.7 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,309 kg
2,886 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,773 mm
187.9 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
Range score
806 km
501 mi
1,031 km
641 mi
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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.

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 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

  • Is 186 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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