The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)

€ 36,600
Audi S3 (06 - 08) Audi S3
€ 25,400
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
69.5
77
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
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
2822 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Audi S3 (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.34 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
108 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
121 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
26.13 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
60 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
19 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
797 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 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
1213 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft