The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 23,700
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 23,700
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 1.5 TGI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi S3.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi S3
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
168.6 in
Length
166.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi S3
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4486 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
549 lb
16.07 %
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi S3
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi S3
Straight-four 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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi S3
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.41 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
28 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
28 mpg
Audi S3
16.7 lb
city
21 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
302 mi
Range
449 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
302 mi
449 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
157.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
25.6 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft