The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 23,000
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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, 2 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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
69.5
77
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15)
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15)
103.8
167.8
166.9 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2879 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.01 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 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
119 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
29.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
29.14 lb/hp
27.68 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
56 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
52 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
814 mi
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 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
1111 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft