The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (05 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20)
€ 20,000
€ 24,800
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
57.4
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.9
103.8
168.6
165.9 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2890 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.35 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
33 mpg
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
739 mi
Audi A3 1.6
482 mi
739 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
134.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
