The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 22,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi S3
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
169.9 in
Length
166.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi S3
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.52 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi S3
1P
Generation
8P
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 1.8 TSI
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi S3
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
439 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
161.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft