The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 21,500
€ 40,100
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi S3.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Audi S3
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.1
69.5
77
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.1 in
103.8
167.8
101.5
166.5
167.8 in
Length
166.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Audi S3
2723 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
694 lb
20.31 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Audi S3
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Audi S3
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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26.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
26.18 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
49 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
647 mi
Range
449 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
647 mi
449 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
157.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
90.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
