The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
€ 38,200
€ 26,900
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
Audi S3
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
55.1
69.5
77
56.3
71.3
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.1 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
166.5
102.2
167.2
166.5 in
Length
167.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2881 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
492 lb
14.59 %
General
Audi S3
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Audi S3
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.19 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
16.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
439 mi
Range
536 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
536 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
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).
109.9 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
