The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12)

€ 41,000
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 26,500
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
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 S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
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
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.25 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12)

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
444 mi
645 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
159.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 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
926 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft