The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 49,900
€ 31,500
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi RS3 Sportback is 0.8 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.2 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
Audi RS3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55.2
70.6
78.5
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.6 in
Width
69.6 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.2 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
169.4
101.5
170.2
169.4 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.4 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CEPA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
335 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.62 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
10.86 lb/hp
19.62 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
26 mpg
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
409 mi
610 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
172.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
115.2 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
172.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
