The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 24,000
€ 53,500
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
57.4
69.6
77.4
55.6
70.9
77.4
69.6 in
Width
70.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
169.9
103.6
171
169.9 in
Length
171 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.41 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
1P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
362 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
422 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
125 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).
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft
