The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)

€ 31,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 22,400
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
70
77.4
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
166.8 in
Length
169.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.39 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
17.65 lb/hp
30.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
727 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
471 mi
727 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft