The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
€ 22,300

€ 26,500

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is 0.4 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
56
69.5
78.5
57.4
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
169
103.8
168.6
169 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.87 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
126 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
24.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
24.37 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
39 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
30 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
758 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
570 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
113.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft