The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Tiptronic (04 - 08)
€ 23,800

€ 22,500

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 ACT Start&Stop is 0.9 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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 ACT Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
2784 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.81 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
148 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
▶ REPLAY
18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
18.81 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
50 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
444 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
661 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Environmental Impact
89 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).
145.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
89 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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