The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 26,500
€ 43,500
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.2
70
77.4
71.5 in
Width
70 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.2 in
103.8
168.6
102.2
167.4
168.6 in
Length
167.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
2952 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.03 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
5F
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
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
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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26.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
26.12 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3
53 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
534 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
777 mi
534 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
