The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

€ 40,100
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 27,500
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.1 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
102.3
168.1
166.5 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.62 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

General

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
181 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

Performance

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
13.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.69 lb/hp
Audi S3
13.09 lb/hp
16.69 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
21 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
739 mi
Audi S3
449 mi
739 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi S3
157.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft