The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 15,500
 SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500

ⓘ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 2.8 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 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
58.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
500 lb
16.03 %
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
30 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
30 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
795 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft