The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

€ 35,800
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
€ 26,600
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
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 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
105.7
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3616 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
Weight Difference:
714 lb
19.75 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
8P
Generation
KL
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 1.5 TSI ACT
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.64 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
396 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft