The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 23,400
€ 17,800
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6
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
166.9
101.5
169.9
166.9 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.52 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6
8P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
104 hp
101 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6
116 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
28.72 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
50 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
727 mi
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
96.7 kWh
144 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
