The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 41,500

€ 18,000

€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 S3 is 0.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI.
Audi S3
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
55.2
70
77.4
56.9
71.3
77.8
70 in
Width
71.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.2 in
Height
56.9 in
102.2
167.4
102.4
166.5
167.4 in
Length
166.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2780 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
483 lb
14.8 %

General
Audi S3
SEAT Leon SC 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 SC 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi S3
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
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10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.24 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.66 lb/hp
31.24 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
758 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon SC 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 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 SC 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
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)
32.6 cu ft