The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 29,100
€ 36,600
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi S3.
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Audi S3
57.3
70.9
78.4
55.1
69.5
77
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.3 in
Height
55.1 in
105.7
172
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Audi S3
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.06 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Audi S3
KL
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 manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Audi S3
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
148 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Audi S3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
20.27 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
49 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
39 mpg
city
19 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
647 mi
Range
409 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
647 mi
409 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).
172.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
90.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
