The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20)
€ 30,600

€ 25,000

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
56.1
70
77.4
57.4
71.5
77.8
70 in
Width
71.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.1 in
Height
57.4 in
102.4
167
103.8
168.6
167 in
Length
168.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2740 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.55 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.72 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
56 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
609 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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