The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
€ 29,500
€ 22,100
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4052 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.92 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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27.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.05 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
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
589 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 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
1043 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
