The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
€ 17,800
€ 21,400
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.6 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
69.5
77
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
166.9
169.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.02 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAXC
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.66 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
23.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
579 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
