The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI (05 - 06) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 21,200
€ 29,100
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
55.9
69.5
77
57.3
70.9
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.3 in
101.5
165.9
105.7
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.66 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
8P
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
29.04 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
48 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
697 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
100.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
