The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 17,800
€ 35,800
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 3.2.
SEAT Leon 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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 3.2
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
794 lb
21.96 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 3.2
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
396 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
178.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
