The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05)
€ 21,200

€ 19,100

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6
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
167.8
101.5
165.5
167.8 in
Length
165.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6
2714 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.83 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
138 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6
131 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
19.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
19.67 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
488 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
488 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
132.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 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