The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 28,700
€ 36,600
€ 28,700
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 2.0 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
170.2
101.5
165.9
170.2 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.91 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.29 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
36 mpg
city
19 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
670 mi
Range
409 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
670 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
