The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
€ 35,800
€ 21,400
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 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 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
56
69.5
78.5
57.4
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
101.5
168.7
101.5
169.9
168.7 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.2 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.53 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.64 lb/hp
30.53 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
18 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
396 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
