The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 20,800

€ 17,800

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6.
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6
55.9
69.5
77
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
166.9
101.5
169.9
166.9 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.56 %

General
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6
8P
Generation
1P
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
101 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.6
▶ REPLAY
27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.5 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 1.6
503 mi
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
128.7 kWh
144 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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