The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 17,800
€ 26,800
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.6 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
57.4
69.6
77.5
56
69.5
78.5
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
168.7
169.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.73 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
455 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
455 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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).
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
