The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20)
€ 40,100

€ 22,200

€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI.
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
55.2
70
77.4
57.4
71.5
77.8
70 in
Width
71.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.2 in
Height
57.4 in
102.2
167.5
103.8
168.6
167.5 in
Length
168.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
509 lb
15.71 %

General
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
8V
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Performance
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
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10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.95 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
92.9 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft