The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16)
€ 31,400
€ 25,000
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 3.2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
55.9
69.5
77
56.9
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
165.5
102.2
168.1
165.5 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.55 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
352 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 3.2
352 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
200.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
