The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 26,600
€ 27,800
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.3
70.9
78.4
55.9
70
77.4
70.9 in
Width
70 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.3 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
172
102.4
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.68 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
KL
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
6-speed manual 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
CJSA, CJSB
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
137 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
19.6 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
48 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
526 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
634 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
92.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
