The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 23,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
€ 19,100
 SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
69.5
78.5
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
168.7 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.11 %
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
123 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
29.89 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
48 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft