The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive (09 - 10)
€ 20,600
€ 20,400
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive.
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
55.9
69.5
77
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
169.9
165.5 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.38 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
8P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
114 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
▶ REPLAY
29.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
29.03 lb/hp
28.09 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
31 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 1.6
450 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Environmental Impact
144 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
144 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
