The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14)

€ 24,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 20,500
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500

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, 1.5 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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
70
77.4
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14)
103.8
167.8
166.8 in
Length
167.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2698 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
6.22 %
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 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 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 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
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop

 REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.48 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
22.48 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
62 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 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
1116 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft