The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 26,800
€ 23,700
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 0.6 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
56.9
71.5
77.8
56
69.5
78.5
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.9 in
Height
56 in
102.2
168.1
101.5
168.7
168.1 in
Length
168.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.89 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
139 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
33 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
536 mi
Range
697 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
100.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
