The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17)
€ 19,100
€ 30,600
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 TSI is 2.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57.4
69.6
77.5
56.1
70
77.4
69.6 in
Width
70 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
169.9
102.4
167
169.9 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.44 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
56 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
777 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).
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 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
