The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16)
€ 29,500

€ 22,300

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
55.9
70
77.4
57.4
71.5
77.8
70 in
Width
71.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
102.4
166.8
103.8
167.8
166.8 in
Length
167.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2736 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.33 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
8V
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 1.2 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
27.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.05 lb/hp
25.33 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
52 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft