The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05)
€ 17,800
€ 31,400
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
SEAT Leon 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
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
165.5
169.9 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
18.46 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
1P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
22 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
23 mpg
city
16 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
352 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
352 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
200.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
200.8 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
