The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)
€ 15,500
€ 21,400
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
58.9
71.5
77.8
55.9
69.5
77
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
167.8
101.5
165.9
167.8 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
2619 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
11.01 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.93 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
23.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
551 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
598 mi
551 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
117.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
