The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 45,500

€ 24,000

€ 45,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi S3 Sportback is 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
55.3
70.3
77.4
57.4
69.6
77.4
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.3 in
Height
57.4 in
103.6
170.2
101.5
169.9
170.2 in
Length
169.9 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.68 %

General
Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
8V
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DNUE
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.66 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
35 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
503 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 Sportback
128.7 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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