The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 25,000

€ 42,900

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.3
70.3
77.4
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.3 in
101.5
169.9
103.6
170.2
169.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.91 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
22.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.32 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
22.85 lb/hp
11.32 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
495 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
551 mi
495 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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