The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (14 - 16)
€ 20,800

€ 22,100

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop.
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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
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 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2736 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.51 %

General
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
115 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.5 lb/hp
18.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
661 mi
Audi A3 1.6
503 mi
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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).
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
128.7 kWh
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft