The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
€ 41,000

€ 26,800

€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 Sportback is 1.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
55.3
70.3
77.4
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.3 in
Height
57.4 in
103.6
170.2
103.8
168.6
170.2 in
Length
168.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
534 lb
16.15 %

General
Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.17 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
609 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
488 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
132.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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