The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20)

€ 36,600
Audi S3 (06 - 08) Audi S3
€ 26,500
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
69.5
77
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20)
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 2.0 TDI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
165.9 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2937 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi S3 (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
437 lb
12.96 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20)

General

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.84 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
19.84 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
723 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
723 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft