The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 20,300
€ 36,600
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 10.1 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Audi S3.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
1458
1768
1968
1399
1765
1957
1768 mm
Width
1765 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1458 mm
Height
1399 mm
2578
4315
2578
4214
4315 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg
Weight Difference:
90 kg
5.88 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
1P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
230 NM
350 NM
Audi S3
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
108 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
185 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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16.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
16.18 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
31 mpg
Audi S3
50 mpg
city
23 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
759 mi
Range
409 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
172.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
