The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
€ 20,300
€ 49,900
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is 0.5 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.2
70.6
78.5
69.6 in
Width
70.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
55.2 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
169.4
169.9 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.73 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
1P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CEPA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
335 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
108 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
10.86 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
26 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
42 mpg
city
18 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
409 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
409 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
172.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
