The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 24,800
€ 20,000
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
55.9
70
77.4
57.4
71.5
77.8
70 in
Width
71.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
102.4
166.8
103.8
168.6
166.8 in
Length
168.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2674 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
7.06 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
8V
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
51 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
818 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
