The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 25,400

€ 23,000

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 e DPF.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e 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 e DPF
2941 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.54 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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 e 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 e 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 e DPF
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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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 e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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
52 mpg
( 59 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
59 MPGe
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
15.6 lb
city
41 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
311 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
311 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
24.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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