The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 20,800

€ 31,500

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.72 %

General
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
133 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 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.5 lb/hp
19.62 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 1.6
503 mi
610 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
128.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 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