The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)

€ 23,700
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 23,900
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
69.5
77
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
168.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.72 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.41 lb/hp
19.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
33 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16.7 lb
city
24 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
302 mi
Range
475 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
302 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
136.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
25.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft