The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 25,400
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
103.8
167.8
166.9 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.56 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 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 Start&Stop

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
138 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
19.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.11 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
28 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft