The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 36,600
€ 21,200
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
55.1
69.5
77
57.4
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.1 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.9
103.8
167.8
165.9 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2835 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
538 lb
15.95 %
General
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
19 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
409 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
818 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
