The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)

€ 23,000
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 21,200
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
77
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2835 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.09 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
89 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

 REPLAY
33.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
33.56 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
42 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
818 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft