The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 25,600

€ 36,500

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
56.3
71.3
77.8
56
69.5
78.5
71.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56 in
102.3
166.8
101.5
169
166.8 in
Length
169 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
701 lb
19.57 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 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 SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.51 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.19 lb/hp
14.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
545 mi
Range
396 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
545 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Environmental Impact
108 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).
178.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
108 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft