The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro (04 - 08)
€ 19,100
€ 33,900
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
57.4
69.6
77.5
56
69.5
78.5
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
168.7
169.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
631 lb
17.78 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
1P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
▶ REPLAY
23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.37 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
14.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
22 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
29 mpg
city
16 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
355 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
