The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 21,200
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 1.1 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
103.8
167.8
169 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2835 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.7 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
20.79 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
504 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
504 mi
818 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
140.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft