The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
€ 43,500

€ 26,500

€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 1.2 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
70
77.4
57.4
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
102.2
167.4
103.8
168.6
167.4 in
Length
168.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2952 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.03 %

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.12 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
26.12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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