The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 25,000
€ 25,900
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT 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 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
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
103.8
168.6
101.5
165.9
168.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2740 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
11.84 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5F
Generation
8P
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline 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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.51 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
455 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
455 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
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).
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
