The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
€ 18,000

€ 41,000

€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 SC 1.6 TDI is 3.8 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
56.9
71.3
77.8
55.3
70.3
77.4
71.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.9 in
Height
55.3 in
102.4
166.5
103.6
170.2
166.5 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
2780 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
527 lb
15.94 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
5F
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
89 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback
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31.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
31.24 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
488 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
758 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
132.6 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft