The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12)
€ 25,900
€ 19,100
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
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
165.9
101.5
169.9
165.9 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.89 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
137 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
633 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
