The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 24,300
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
70.9
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
105.7
172
169 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
414 lb
12.6 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
8P
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade 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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
20.79 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
24 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
504 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
504 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
140.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft