The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 21,200

€ 35,800

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop is 0.9 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
57.4
71.5
77.8
56
69.5
78.5
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
103.8
167.8
101.5
168.7
167.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
897 lb
24.81 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5F
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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 5000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
123 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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22.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
22.1 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
598 mi
Range
396 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft







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