The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)

€ 26,900
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 25,400
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
69.5
77
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
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 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
166.9 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2941 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.01 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
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 1.5 TGI

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

▶ REPLAY
20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
22.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
7 MPGe
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
24 mpg
city
15.6 lb
No data
highway
9.9 lb
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
511 mi
Range
311 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
511 mi
311 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
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).
24.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
138.2 kWh
24.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data