The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
€ 24,800

€ 25,400

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI 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
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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.91 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
8V
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 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
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
26.13 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
62 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
51 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
818 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 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
1213 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft