The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 15,500
€ 24,500
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI is 1.1 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
58.9
71.5
77.8
56
69.5
78.5
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.9 in
Height
56 in
103.8
167.8
101.5
169
167.8 in
Length
169 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
2619 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
456 lb
14.83 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
598 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
