Car comparison

Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSIvsSkoda Scala 1.5 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Seat Leon IV

1.5 eTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-present
VS

Skoda Scala

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2023

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    467 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSI

  • Fastest top speed
    221 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,286 kg
    2,835 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IV1.5 eTSISkodaScala1.5 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,286kg2,835lb
1,339kg2,952lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,721kg3,794lb
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
To 99% top speed
90.4s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
88.9s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
41.3s
Calculated
42.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
781km485mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,368mm172in
4,362mm172in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
2,686mm106in
2,649mm104in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,531mm60in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,516mm60in
Ground clearance-
149mm6in
Trunk volume
380L
467L
Max trunk volume
1,301L
1,410L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSISkoda Scala 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
SkodaScala1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon IV1.5 eTSISkodaScala1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.3 s
42.3 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
1,286 kg
2,835 lb
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
1,339 kg
2,952 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 IV1.5 eTSI
221 km/h
137 mph
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
219 km/h
136 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI8.4 s
SkodaScala1.5 TSI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI and Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSI: 0.1 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 IV1.5 eTSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI and Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSI: 1.4 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 IV1.5 eTSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
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 IV1.5 eTSI
781 km
485 mi
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
221 km/h
137 mph
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
219 km/h
136 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 IV1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
467 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,362 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 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 IV1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Skoda Scala 1.5 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 IV1.5 eTSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
8.4 s
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.3 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 IV1.5 eTSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IV1.5 eTSISkodaScala1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.3 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Lightness
1,286 kg
2,835 lb
1,339 kg
2,952 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
467 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,362 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Range score
781 km
485 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
467 L
16.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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.

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 IV 1.5 eTSISkoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSI

  • Is 53 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 219 km (136 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 87 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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