The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
€ 20,800
€ 20,300
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 TDI.
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.51 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.67 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.5 lb/hp
35.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 1.6
503 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
