The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
€ 20,800
€ 15,500
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.9 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
55.9
69.5
77
58.9
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.9 in
101.5
166.9
103.8
167.8
166.9 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.72 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
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27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.5 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
609 mi
Audi A3 1.6
503 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
128.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
