The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 22,200
€ 25,000
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI is 0.4 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
57.4
71.5
77.8
56
69.5
78.5
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
103.8
168.6
101.5
169
168.6 in
Length
169 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2732 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
11.19 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four 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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
128 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
21.34 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
48 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
46 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
814 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
634 mi
814 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 TSI
92.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
