SEAT Leon III SC (facelift 2016) (2016–2018)

The SEAT Leon III SC (facelift 2016) was offered with 18 engine versions (11 gasoline, 7 diesel), from 86 to 300 hp, built 2016–2018.

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Production years2016–2018
Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length167.2 in (4,247 mm) – 166.8 in (4,236 mm)
Width71.3 in (1,810 mm)
Height56.9 in (1,446 mm) – 56.0 in (1,423 mm)
Cargo volume13.4 cu ft (380 l)
Fuel tank13.2 gal (50 l)

All SEAT Leon III SC (facelift 2016) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.0 TSI (115 hp)2016–2018Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)9.5 s123 mph (198 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.0 TSI (115 hp) DSG2016–2018Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)9.5 s126 mph (202 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.2 TSI (110 hp)2016–2018Gasoline110 hp (81 kW)129 lb-ft (175 Nm)9.8 s121 mph (194 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.2 TSI (86 hp)2016–2018Gasoline86 hp (63 kW)118 lb-ft (160 Nm)11.8 s111 mph (178 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 TDI (115 hp)2016–2018Diesel115 hp (85 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)9.5 s122 mph (197 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 TDI (115 hp) DSG2016–2018Diesel115 hp (85 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)9.5 s122 mph (197 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 TDI (90 hp)2016–2018Diesel90 hp (66 kW)170 lb-ft (230 Nm)12.4 s112 mph (180 km/h)Front-wheel drive
FR 1.4 TSI (125 hp)2016–2018Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)8.9 s126 mph (203 km/h)Front-wheel drive
FR 1.4 TSI (150 hp)2016–2018Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)7.9 s134 mph (215 km/h)Front-wheel drive
FR 1.4 TSI (150 hp) DSG2016–2018Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)7.9 s134 mph (215 km/h)Front-wheel drive
FR 1.8 TSI (180 hp)2016–2018Gasoline180 hp (132 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)7.4 s140 mph (226 km/h)Front-wheel drive
FR 1.8 TSI (180 hp) DSG2016–2018Gasoline180 hp (132 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)7.1 s139 mph (224 km/h)Front-wheel drive
FR 2.0 TDI (150 hp)2016–2018Diesel150 hp (110 kW)251 lb-ft (340 Nm)8.3 s134 mph (215 km/h)Front-wheel drive
FR 2.0 TDI (150 hp) DSG2016–2018Diesel150 hp (110 kW)251 lb-ft (340 Nm)8.3 s132 mph (213 km/h)Front-wheel drive
FR 2.0 TDI (184 hp)2016–2018Diesel184 hp (135 kW)280 lb-ft (380 Nm)7.4 s142 mph (228 km/h)Front-wheel drive
FR 2.0 TDI (184 hp) DSG2016–2018Diesel184 hp (135 kW)280 lb-ft (380 Nm)7.4 s140 mph (226 km/h)Front-wheel drive
Cupra 2.0 TSI (300 hp) DSG Start-Stop2017–2018Gasoline300 hp (221 kW)280 lb-ft (380 Nm)5.6 s155 mph (250 km/h)Front-wheel drive
Cupra 2.0 TSI (300 hp) Start-Stop2017–2018Gasoline300 hp (221 kW)280 lb-ft (380 Nm)5.7 s155 mph (250 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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