The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)

€ 35,800
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
€ 15,000
SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10) SEAT Leon 1.4
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.4
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
69.5
78.5
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
69.6
77.5
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
101.5
169.9
168.7 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.4
3616 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3849 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
Weight Difference:
858 lb
23.73 %
SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.4
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2

62 mph 62
mph

623 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4

 REPLAY
14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.64 lb/hp
32.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
396 mi
Range
495 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
495 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft