The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 28,200
€ 33,000
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 3.2
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
69.5
77
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
168.6
101.5
165.9
168.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 3.2
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
536 lb
15.49 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 3.2
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 3.2
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
22 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
33 mpg
city
16 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
536 mi
Range
355 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
