The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 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 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
69.5
77
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
166.9
169.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.38 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
511 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
511 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
