The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 36,600
€ 29,100
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 1.5 eTSI ACT.
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
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 1.5 eTSI ACT
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.06 %
General
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Performance
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
19 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
409 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
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).
90.9 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
