The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 24,000
€ 25,900
€ 24,000
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 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.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
57.4
69.6
77.4
55.9
70
77.4
69.6 in
Width
70 in
77.4 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
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.43 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
1P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CPTA
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
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
132 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
27 mpg
city
40 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
125 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
125 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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
