The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 20,000

€ 23,000

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
69.5
77
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
168.6
101.5
166.9
168.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2639 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
348 lb
11.65 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
113 hp
89 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.56 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
23.35 lb/hp
33.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
647 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
90.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft