The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
€ 20,300
€ 31,700
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is 3.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
70
77.4
69.6 in
Width
70 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.9
102.4
166.8
169.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.04 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
108 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
471 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
471 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
