The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 15,500
€ 23,400
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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, 2 inches wider and 2.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
58.9
71.5
77.8
55.9
69.5
77
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
167.8
101.5
166.9
167.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
2619 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
12.32 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
727 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 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
