The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 24,300
€ 24,800
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57.3
70.9
78.4
55.9
70
77.4
70.9 in
Width
70 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.3 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
172
102.4
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2870 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.24 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
KL
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CLHA
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 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
22.42 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
51 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
818 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
