The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)

€ 22,400
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 39,100
 Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
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 S3 Sportback
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.02 %
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
1P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch 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
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
261 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
30.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.95 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
42 mpg
city
20 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
439 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
727 mi
439 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
161.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 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