The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 22,000
€ 43,500
€ 22,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is 2.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi S3.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi S3
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.2
70
77.4
69.6 in
Width
70 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.2 in
101.5
169.9
102.2
167.4
169.9 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi S3
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.97 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi S3
1P
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 1.8 TSI
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
295 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
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
534 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
534 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).
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 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 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
9.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
