The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
€ 24,000

€ 23,800

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
57.4
69.6
77.4
56
69.5
78.5
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
169
169.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.66 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
1P
Generation
8P
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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
27.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
645 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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