The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 29,200

€ 21,800

€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
56.1
70.3
77.4
57.3
70.9
78.4
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.1 in
Height
57.3 in
103.8
169.8
105.7
172
169.8 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.85 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
8V
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
DADA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
19.44 lb/hp
25.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
46 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
609 mi
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
89 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft