The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 33,000
€ 18,500
€ 33,000
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 3.2 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 3.2
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 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
637 lb
18.4 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
16 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
355 mi
Range
758 mi
Audi A3 3.2
355 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
198.9 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 3.2
198.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
