The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20)
€ 22,800
€ 22,200
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
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
165.9
103.8
168.6
165.9 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.57 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.04 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
48 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
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).
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
