The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 36,600
Audi S3 (06 - 08) Audi S3
€ 22,000
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
69.5
77
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
165.9 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi S3 (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.52 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)

General

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

Performance

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft