The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 23,800

€ 23,400

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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
166.9
167.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
2784 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.8 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
148 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
18.81 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
50 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
661 mi
727 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
89 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft