The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 27,900
€ 15,500
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
56.1
70
77.4
58.9
71.5
77.8
70 in
Width
71.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.9 in
102.4
167
103.8
167.8
167 in
Length
167.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
2888 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
9.31 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26.74 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
53 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
