The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 19,100
€ 24,500
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
69.5
77
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
165.9
169.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.1 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
122 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
610 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
