The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive (10 - 12)
€ 33,300

€ 21,400

€ 33,300
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 3.2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive.
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
55.9
69.5
77
57.4
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
101.5
165.5
101.5
169.9
165.5 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.5 %

General
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
8P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
▶ REPLAY
14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
17 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
377 mi
Range
899 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
899 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft