The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)

€ 40,100
Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 18,500
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
71.5
77.8
70 in
Width
71.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.2 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
103.8
167.8
167.5 in
Length
167.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi S3 (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.87 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)

General

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
5F
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
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.95 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
758 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
758 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft