The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI (14 - 16)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 20,900
 SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI (14 - 16) SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is 2.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI (14 - 16)
71.3
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.5
169 in
Length
166.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2674 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
611 lb
18.6 %
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
8P
Generation
5F
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 SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
123 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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 SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
20.79 lb/hp
21.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
504 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
504 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
140.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft