The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 26,600
€ 26,700
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches longer, 1.4 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
69.5
77
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.3 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
172
101.5
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.94 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
KL
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
7-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
137 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.11 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
19.6 lb/hp
19.11 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
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
48 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 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).
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
92.9 kWh
123.1 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
240 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
9.9 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
