The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 24,100
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 38,200
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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
166.5 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.89 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)

General

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 2.0 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 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
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
138 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Performance

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

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
712 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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