The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 26,700

€ 21,800

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
56
69.5
78.5
57.3
70.9
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56 in
Height
57.3 in
101.5
169
105.7
172
169 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.39 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
8P
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
30 lb/hp
25.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
48 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
795 mi
Range
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
795 mi
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
89 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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