The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15)
€ 42,900

€ 23,000

€ 42,900
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 S3 Sportback is 2.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
55.3
70.3
77.4
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.3 in
Height
57.4 in
103.6
170.2
103.8
167.8
170.2 in
Length
167.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3351 lb
Curb Weight
2879 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
472 lb
14.09 %

General
Audi S3 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 S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 3000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
11.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.32 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
495 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
495 mi
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 S3 Sportback
130.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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