The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 15,600
€ 25,000
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.4 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
SEAT Leon 1.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
69.5
77
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
166.9
169.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2923 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.14 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1P
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 1.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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34.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.91 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
34.39 lb/hp
18.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
37 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
542 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
119.4 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
