The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 36,600

€ 20,800

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
55.1
69.5
77
57.3
70.9
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.1 in
Height
57.3 in
101.5
165.9
105.7
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
17.64 %

General
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
8P
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
51 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
19 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
409 mi
Range
675 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
675 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
87.2 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
87.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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