The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 24,000
€ 23,500
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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 1.6
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.63 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
510 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
127 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
127 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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
