The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06)
€ 24,000
€ 25,700
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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
168.7
169.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.73 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
1P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
422 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
422 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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).
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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
