The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (14 - 16)
€ 23,000
€ 21,200
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI 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 Start&Stop.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI 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 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
9 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAYB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
89 hp
123 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
33.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.1 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
33.56 lb/hp
22.1 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
42 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
