The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 20,500

€ 29,700

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
70
77.4
71.5 in
Width
70 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
167.8
102.4
166.8
167.8 in
Length
166.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2698 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.63 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5F
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
120 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
22.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
22.48 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
555 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
555 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
106.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft