The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 15,600
€ 24,800
€ 15,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.4 is 3.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
70
77.4
69.6 in
Width
70 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.9
102.4
166.8
169.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2923 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.57 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1P
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 1.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CLHA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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34.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
34.39 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
37 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
818 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
542 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 1.4
119.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
