The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)

€ 39,100
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 23,300
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S3 Sportback is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
69.6
77.5
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.2 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
101.5
169.9
169.4 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.47 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
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 Sportback
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 Sportback
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 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.26 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
600 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
439 mi
600 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft