The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 15,500
 SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500

ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 3.8 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
58.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.1 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
103.8
167.8
166.5 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3726 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
754 lb
22.35 %
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)

General

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
8P
Generation
5F
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 1.2 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI

Performance

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
609 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft