The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 27,600
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Audi S3
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
170.2 in
Length
166.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Audi S3
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.91 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Audi S3
1P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline 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
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Audi S3
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
15.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.58 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
24 mpg
city
20 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
439 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
468 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
161.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
138.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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