The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 19,100
€ 23,600
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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
166.9
169.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.28 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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 e
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 e
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
▶ REPLAY
23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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)
30.6 cu ft
