The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 25,400
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 23,400
 Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) Audi A3 1.9 TDI
€ 25,400
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 1.5 TGI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
168.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
2941 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.54 %
Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)

General

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

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.98 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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
50 mpg  ( 56 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
56 MPGe
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
15.6 lb
city
39 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
311 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
311 mi
727 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
24.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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)
30.6 cu ft