The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive DSG (16 - 18) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 22,800

€ 36,600

€ 22,800
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 SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi S3.
SEAT Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Audi S3
56.9
71.3
77.8
55.1
69.5
77
71.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.9 in
Height
55.1 in
102.4
167.2
101.5
165.9
167.2 in
Length
165.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Audi S3
2652 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
721 lb
21.38 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
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 SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Audi S3
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
113 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Audi S3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
23.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
23.47 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
53 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
44 mpg
city
19 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
706 mi
Range
409 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
706 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
83.4 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 SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
83.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft