The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 23,400
€ 21,200
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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
166.9
103.8
167.8
166.9 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2835 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.09 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
116 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
28.72 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
50 mpg
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
39 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
727 mi
818 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
96.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
