The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (10 - 12)
€ 36,600

€ 19,900

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 1.6 LPG.
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
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 1.6 LPG
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4048 lb

Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.36 %

General
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
8P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
97 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Performance
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.47 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
30.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
25 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
409 mi
Range
281 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
281 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
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).
140 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
140 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
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