Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultravsSeat Leon III 1.4 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V)

1.4 TFSI COD ultra

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016
VS

Seat Leon III

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    109 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultraSeatLeon III1.4 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,235kg2,723lb
1,231kg2,714lb
Gross weight
1,795kg3,957lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
85.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
84.5s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
40.2s
Calculated
44.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
1,064km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,310mm170in
4,263mm168in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,426mm56in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,220L
1,210L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
109g/km
109g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultraSeat Leon III 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon III1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultraSeatLeon III1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.2 s
44.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
150 hp
112 kW
SeatLeon III1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SeatLeon III1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
1,235 kg
2,723 lb
SeatLeon III1.4 TSI
1,231 kg
2,714 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
220 km/h
137 mph
SeatLeon III1.4 TSI
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra8.2 s
SeatLeon III1.4 TSI8.2 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon III1.4 TSI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
SeatLeon III1.4 TSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
1,064 km
661 mi
SeatLeon III1.4 TSI
1,064 km
661 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
220 km/h
137 mph
SeatLeon III1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
215 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
SeatLeon III1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon III1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.2 s
SeatLeon III1.4 TSI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultra
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon III1.4 TSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.4 TFSI COD ultraSeatLeon III1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,235 kg
2,723 lb
1,231 kg
2,714 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
1,064 km
661 mi
1,064 km
661 mi
CO2 score
109 g/km
109 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultraSeat Leon III 1.4 TSI
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.4 TFSI COD ultra

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Leon III 1.4 TSI

  • Is 4 kg lighter
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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