The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 36,600
€ 15,000
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.4
55.1
69.5
77
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.1 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
169.9
165.9 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.4
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb
Weight Difference:
615 lb
18.23 %
General
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.4
8P
Generation
1P
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 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.45 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
32.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
495 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
495 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
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).
130.7 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
