The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 24,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 42,900
 Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
103.6
170.2
169.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.92 %
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
1P
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.32 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
11.32 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
495 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
495 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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