The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05)
€ 25,400
€ 19,100
€ 25,400
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 1.5 TGI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
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
168.6
101.5
165.5
168.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 1.6
2941 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.05 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 1.6
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 1.6
128 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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22.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.98 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
12.1 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
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
15.6 lb
city
25 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
311 mi
Range
488 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
311 mi
488 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
132.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
24.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 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
