The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. Audi S3 (16 - 17)
€ 15,000

€ 41,500

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.4 is 2.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi S3.
SEAT Leon 1.4
Audi S3
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.2
70
77.4
69.6 in
Width
70 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.2 in
101.5
169.9
102.2
167.4
169.9 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4
Audi S3
2758 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
505 lb
15.48 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4
Audi S3
1P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
Audi S3
107 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
32.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
32.45 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
34 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
488 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
495 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
132.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
130.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft







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