The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 21,400
€ 24,500
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
165.9
169.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.12 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
115 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
30.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.53 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
610 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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)
31.1 cu ft
