The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 29,100
€ 25,800
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57.3
70.9
78.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.3 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
172
101.5
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.02 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
KL
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
148 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
20.27 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
49 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
52 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
814 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
647 mi
814 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
90.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
