The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 22,600
€ 42,000
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI is 2.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi S3.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi S3
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.2
70
77.4
69.6 in
Width
70 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.2 in
101.5
169.9
102.2
167.5
169.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi S3
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.4 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi S3
1P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXC
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi S3
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
11.1 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
45 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
657 mi
Range
482 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
657 mi
482 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
107 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).
134.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
107 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
