The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12)
€ 24,100
€ 15,600
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4
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 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2923 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.14 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4
8P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.39 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28.72 lb/hp
34.39 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
833 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
833 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4
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
