The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
€ 43,500

€ 29,800

€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
55.2
70
77.4
57.4
71.5
77.8
70 in
Width
71.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.2 in
Height
57.4 in
102.2
167.4
103.8
168.6
167.4 in
Length
168.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.3 %

General
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
8V
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
29 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
690 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 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
1135 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft