The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 31,500

€ 45,100

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI is 0.7 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller.
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
170.2
103.6
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.92 %

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
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S3 Sportback
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19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.09 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.62 lb/hp
11.09 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
36 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
526 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
526 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 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