The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
€ 24,300

€ 43,100

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi S3 Sportback
57.3
70.9
78.4
55.3
70.3
77.4
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.3 in
Height
55.3 in
105.7
172
103.6
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi S3 Sportback
2870 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.5 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi S3 Sportback
KL
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline 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 TSI ACT
128 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi S3 Sportback
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
22.42 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
38 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
488 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
132.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft