The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 24,800
€ 22,600
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
55.9
70
77.4
57.4
69.6
77.5
70 in
Width
69.6 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 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 1.9 TDI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.39 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
8V
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
28.93 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
657 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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).
107 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
107 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
