The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14)

€ 40,100
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 21,200
 SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop.
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14)
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.1 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14)
103.8
167.8
166.5 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2714 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
703 lb
20.57 %
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14)

General

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.4 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
138 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop

Performance

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
13.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
Audi S3
13.09 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi S3
449 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi S3
157.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft