The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 15,500
€ 22,800
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 2.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
165.9
168.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
2619 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
13.28 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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 DPF
▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
697 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
100.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
