The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 25,000
€ 23,600
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT 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 e.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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
166.9
168.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
2740 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
8.27 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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 ACT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four gasoline 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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
▶ REPLAY
18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.51 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
