The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
€ 23,600
€ 20,300
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI e is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.7 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 3.7 cm lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
1421
1765
1957
1458
1768
1968
1765 mm
Width
1768 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1968 mm
1421 mm
Height
1458 mm
2578
4238
2578
4315
4238 mm
Length
4315 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.9 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
104 bhp
89 bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
250 NM
230 NM
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
185 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.18 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
13.03 kg/bhp
16.18 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
63 mpg
63 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1166 L
