The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 26,800

€ 42,000

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Audi S3
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.2
70
77.4
71.5 in
Width
70 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.2 in
103.8
168.6
102.2
167.5
168.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Audi S3
2784 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
500 lb
15.22 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Audi S3
5F
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
148 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Audi S3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
18.81 lb/hp
11.1 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
48 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
482 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
634 mi
482 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
134.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft






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