The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (14 - 16)

€ 26,900
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 21,200
 SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (14 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
69.5
77
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (14 - 16)
103.8
167.8
166.9 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
478 lb
14.95 %
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
123 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.1 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
22.1 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
511 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
511 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
138.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft