The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (04 - 08)
€ 15,500
€ 20,900
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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
168.7
167.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
2619 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
10 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
111 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
28.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
475 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
136.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
