The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 20,300
€ 35,800
€ 20,300
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 TDI 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 TDI
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 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.2 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
1P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
108 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
42 mpg
city
18 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
396 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 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
