The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)

€ 31,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 49,900
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 31,500
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 slightly. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI is 0.8 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
55.2
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
101.5
169.4
170.2 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.4 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 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)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
335 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.62 lb/hp
10.86 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
26 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
409 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
409 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
172.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 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