The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 24,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 27,600
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
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 1.8 TFSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.42 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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 1.8 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
526 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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).
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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