The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

€ 28,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 26,600
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
70.3
77.4
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
70.9
78.4
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.1 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
105.7
172
169.8 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.43 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
8V
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
108 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
27.25 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
53 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
797 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft