The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 15) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
€ 26,300

€ 49,900

€ 26,300
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 Start&Stop is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Audi RS3 Sportback
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.2
70.6
78.5
71.5 in
Width
70.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
55.2 in
103.8
167.8
101.5
169.4
167.8 in
Length
169.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Audi RS3 Sportback
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
694 lb
19.08 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Audi RS3 Sportback
5F
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 Start&Stop
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
148 hp
335 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Audi RS3 Sportback
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
19.89 lb/hp
10.86 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
53 mpg
26 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
45 mpg
city
18 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
706 mi
Range
409 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
706 mi
409 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
172.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
90.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft







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