The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 15,500
€ 24,800
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 1.5 inches wider and 2.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.9
71.5
77.8
55.9
70
77.4
71.5 in
Width
70 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
167.8
102.4
166.8
167.8 in
Length
166.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2619 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.97 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
51 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
818 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
598 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
