The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) vs. Audi S3 (16 - 17)

€ 25,400
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 41,500
 Audi S3 (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 25,400
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 SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi S3
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
168.6 in
Length
167.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi S3
2941 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.87 %
Audi S3 (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi S3
5F
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 TGI
Audi S3
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

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

453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
12.1 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
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
34 mpg
Audi S3
15.6 lb
city
26 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
311 mi
Range
488 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
311 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
132.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
24.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft