The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 24,800
€ 24,000
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
55.9
70
77.4
57.4
69.6
77.4
70 in
Width
69.6 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
169.9
166.8 in
Length
169.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.7 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
8V
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 TSI
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
