The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

€ 41,000
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 24,300
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S3 Sportback is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
70.9
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.2 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
105.7
172
169.4 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3505 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
635 lb
18.12 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
8P
Generation
KL
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 1.5 TSI ACT
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.43 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
21 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
444 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
90.9 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
159.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 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
1142 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft