The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
€ 40,100

€ 21,400

€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 S3 is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
55.2
70
77.4
57.4
69.6
77.5
70 in
Width
69.6 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.2 in
Height
57.4 in
102.2
167.5
101.5
169.9
167.5 in
Length
169.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.04 %

General
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.53 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.95 lb/hp
30.53 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft