The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 39,100
 Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100

ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Audi S3 Sportback
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
170.2 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Audi S3 Sportback
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.45 %
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Audi S3 Sportback
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Audi S3 Sportback
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 Sportback
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 Sportback

Performance

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

315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
15.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.9 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
24 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
439 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
455 mi
439 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
142.1 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
142.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft