The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 18,200
€ 26,900
€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
69.5
77
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
167.8
101.5
166.9
167.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2665 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
531 lb
16.61 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
25.63 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
634 mi
Range
511 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
511 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
