The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 27,000

€ 38,200

€ 27,000
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 SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Audi S3
56.3
71.3
77.8
55.1
69.5
77
71.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.3 in
Height
55.1 in
102.3
166.8
101.5
166.5
166.8 in
Length
166.5 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Audi S3
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.77 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Audi S3
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
181 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Audi S3
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
56 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
45 mpg
city
20 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
739 mi
Range
439 mi
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
739 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
161.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
86.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft