The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
€ 36,600
€ 22,100
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI.
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
55.1
69.5
77
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.1 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
169.9
165.9 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4052 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.79 %
General
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
8P
Generation
1P
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Performance
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.93 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
28.93 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
589 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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).
119.3 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
