The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)

€ 26,800
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 36,600
 Audi S3 (06 - 08) Audi S3
€ 26,800
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 Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi S3
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
71.5
77.8
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
69.5
77
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.9 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
102.2
168.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
168.1 in
Length
165.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi S3
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.28 %
Audi S3 (06 - 08)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi S3
5F
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 Start&Stop
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi S3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
city
19 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
409 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
172.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft