The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14)

€ 23,900
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 21,200
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is 1.1 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14)
103.8
167.8
169 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2714 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
362 lb
11.77 %
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
138 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

607 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop

 REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
34.55 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
44 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft