The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
€ 45,500

€ 25,400

€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 Sportback is 2.3 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
3450 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
628 lb
18.2 %

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
DNUE
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
295 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
121 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
11.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.66 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
35 mpg
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
503 mi
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
128.7 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
128.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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