Audi S3 8L or SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M)?

1999–2003 vs 1999–2006 · Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: S3 8L 4,159 mm, Leon Mk1 (1M) 4,184 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: S3 8L 270 l, Leon Mk1 (1M) 340 l.
Lowest consumption: S3 8L 9.1 l/100 km, Leon Mk1 (1M) 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: S3 8L 154–165 kW, Leon Mk1 (1M) 55–165 kW.
Standard equipment: S3 8L 30 items (Basis), Leon Mk1 (1M) 20 items (Stella).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi S3 8L1999–2003 · 2 engines · Basis, Leder Paket, Komfort Paket, Winter PaketSpecifications →Listings →

SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M)1999–2006 · 13 engines · Stella, Signo, Sport, CupraSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi S3 8L1999–2003no listings	SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M)1999–2006no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,159 mm	Length4,184 mm
Width	Width1,764 mm	Width1,742 mm
Height	Height1,415 mm	Height1,430 mm–1,439 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,519 mm	Wheelbase2,513 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume270 l	Trunk volume300 l–340 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,375 kg–1,400 kg	Curb weight1,190 kg–1,500 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank62 l	Fuel tank55 l–62 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1999–2003	Production years1999–2006
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines2	Number of engines13
Power	Power154–165 kW (209–224 hp)	Power55–165 kW (75–224 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8	Displacement (l)1.4–2.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9.1 l/100 km · 1.8 T 210	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.6 s · 1.8 T 225	Best 0–100 km/h6.9 s · 1.8 20VT Cupra R 225
Top speed	Top speed243 km/h	Top speed244 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Stella
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Basis	Items in the base trim20 · Stella
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim33 · Leder Paket	Items in the top trim31 · Cupra
Equipment · Comfort6 · 3
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Sport suspension	Sport suspension✓	Sport suspension—
Equipment · Interior6 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Leather Gear Knob	Leather Gear Knob✓	Leather Gear Knob—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 0
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers—
Equipment · Safety6 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi S3 8L or SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M)?

Length: SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M) 4,184 mm, Audi S3 8L 4,159 mm (a 25 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,513 vs 2,519 mm. Boot: 340 vs 270 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi S3 8L or SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M)?

The most frugal Audi S3 8L uses 9.1 l/100 km (1.8 T 210); the most frugal SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M) 4.9 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90).

Which is more powerful — Audi S3 8L or SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M)?

The strongest Audi S3 8L makes 165 kW (224 hp) (1.8 T 225); the strongest SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M) 165 kW (224 hp) (1.8 20VT Cupra R 225).

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