The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 24,000
€ 36,600
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi S3
57.4
69.6
77.4
55.1
69.5
77
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.1 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
165.9
169.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi S3
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.54 %
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)
7-speed dual clutch 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
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
409 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
125 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).
172.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 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
