The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 40,100
Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 24,000
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S3 is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
70 in
Width
69.6 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.2 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
167.5 in
Length
169.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Audi S3 (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.7 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.8 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

Performance

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

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 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).
125 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 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
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft