The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 34,900
€ 22,000
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.63 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
8P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
396 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
