The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 32,300
€ 24,000
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is 0.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
56.1
70.3
77.4
57.4
69.6
77.4
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
57.4 in
103.8
169.8
101.5
169.9
169.8 in
Length
169.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.87 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
8V
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
114 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
26.3 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
56 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
