The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
€ 36,600

€ 24,100

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
Audi S3
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
55.1
69.5
77
56.9
71.3
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.1 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
165.9
102.4
166.5
165.9 in
Length
166.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2833 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
16.01 %

General
Audi S3
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 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 SC 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Audi S3
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.14 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
19.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
19 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
409 mi
Range
758 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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