The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 40,100
€ 24,000
€ 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 Audi S3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
55.1
69.5
77
57.4
69.6
77.4
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.1 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
166.5
101.5
169.9
166.5 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.76 %
General
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
8P
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 dual clutch 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
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
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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13.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Audi S3
13.09 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
449 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi S3
449 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
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
157.2 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 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
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
