The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 41,000
€ 18,200
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
55.2
69.5
78.5
57.4
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.2 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
169.4
103.8
167.8
169.4 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3505 lb
Curb Weight
2665 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
840 lb
23.96 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.2 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 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.2 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.43 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
21 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
444 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
92.9 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
159.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
