The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 25,000
€ 18,500
€ 25,000
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 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 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
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 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.16 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
5F
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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
29.57 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
814 mi
Range
758 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
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 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
