The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
€ 22,000

€ 26,900

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 3.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
70
77.4
69.6 in
Width
70 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.9
102.4
166.8
169.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.2 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1P
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 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









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