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 4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.1
69.5
77
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.1 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
165.9
169.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.87 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
1P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
607 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
42 mpg
city
19 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft