The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 35,800

€ 18,200

€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘ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 3.2 is 0.9 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
56
69.5
78.5
57.4
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
168.7
103.8
167.8
168.7 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3616 lb
Curb Weight
2665 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
950 lb
26.28 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.2 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.2 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.64 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
18 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
396 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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).
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft