The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 22,300
€ 22,000
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
55.9
69.5
77
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
166.9
101.5
169.9
166.9 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.98 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
8P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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23.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
23.84 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
600 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
108 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
