The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. Audi S3 (16 - 17)
€ 22,100
€ 41,500
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘ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 2.5 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
167.4
169.9 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi S3
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4052 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.78 %
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)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
CJXG, DJHA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 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
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
488 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
589 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
132.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
119.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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
