The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
€ 21,400

€ 24,800

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.39 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
30.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.82 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.53 lb/hp
19.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
475 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
136.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft