The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 25,600
€ 18,500
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
55.9
70
77.4
57.4
71.5
77.8
70 in
Width
71.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
102.4
166.8
103.8
167.8
166.8 in
Length
167.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.41 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
22.41 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
586 mi
Range
758 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
