The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
€ 24,800

€ 43,100

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.3
70.3
77.4
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.3 in
103.8
168.6
103.6
170.2
168.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
2890 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
428 lb
12.9 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
5F
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback
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25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
25.58 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
50 mpg
city
26 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
488 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
739 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
132.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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