The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 26,600

€ 43,500

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 4.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi S3.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi S3
57.3
70.9
78.4
55.2
70
77.4
70.9 in
Width
70 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.3 in
Height
55.2 in
105.7
172
102.2
167.4
172 in
Length
167.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi S3
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.57 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi S3
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi S3
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi S3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
19.6 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
48 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
city
29 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
534 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
634 mi
534 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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
92.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft






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