The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 15,600

€ 33,800

€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.4 is 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
SEAT Leon 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
70.3
77.4
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.9
103.8
169.7
169.9 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2923 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.85 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
34.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.02 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
34.39 lb/hp
18.02 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
37 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
478 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
542 mi
478 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
119.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft