The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)

€ 23,600
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
€ 21,400
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
69.5
77
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
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 e
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.89 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)

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
Drivetrain
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
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.53 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
28.72 lb/hp
30.53 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft