The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 22,800
€ 18,500
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
167.8
165.9 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.49 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.04 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
48 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
758 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
