The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 28,400
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

ⓘ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 2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi S3.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
168.6 in
Length
166.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4486 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.47 %
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
20.44 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
47 mpg
city
21 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
449 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
723 mi
449 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
157.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft