The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15)
€ 53,500
€ 23,000
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
Audi RS3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
55.6
70.9
77.4
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.9 in
Width
71.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.6 in
Height
57.4 in
103.6
171
103.8
167.8
171 in
Length
167.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3516 lb
Curb Weight
2879 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
637 lb
18.12 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
8V
Generation
5F
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CZGB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
21 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
422 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
















