The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)

€ 27,900
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 26,800
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
71.5
77.8
70 in
Width
71.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.1 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
102.2
168.1
167 in
Length
168.1 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
2888 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.26 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
26.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26.74 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
53 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
536 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
536 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft