The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (05 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15)
€ 21,600

€ 23,000

€ 21,600
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 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
55.9
69.5
77
57.4
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
101.5
165.9
103.8
167.8
165.9 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2879 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.81 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
114 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
29.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
29.03 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
31 mpg
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
22 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6
444 mi
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
145.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
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







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