The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (10 - 12)
€ 26,700
€ 19,900
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
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 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4048 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.12 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
8P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
97 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
138 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
▶ REPLAY
19.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.11 lb/hp
30.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
25 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
526 mi
Range
281 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
281 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
140 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
140 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
