The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 23,700

€ 24,500

€ 23,700
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 1.5 TGI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
168.6
101.5
165.9
168.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.73 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
128 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.41 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
42 mpg
( 47 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
47 MPGe
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
16.7 lb
city
32 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
302 mi
Range
610 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
302 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
25.6 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 1.5 TGI
25.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft