The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 20,300
€ 23,600
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.89 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
1P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
108 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
42 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 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
