The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 26,900
€ 40,100
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi S3
56.3
71.3
77.8
55.1
69.5
77
71.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.3 in
Height
55.1 in
102.2
167.2
101.5
166.5
167.2 in
Length
166.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi S3
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
536 lb
15.69 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 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 SC 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 SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi S3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.19 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
city
21 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
536 mi
Range
449 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
449 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).
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).
157.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 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
