The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 18,500
€ 24,700
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 an inch longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
70
77.4
71.5 in
Width
70 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
167.8
102.4
166.8
167.8 in
Length
166.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
2824 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.36 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5F
Generation
8V
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 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.01 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
31.73 lb/hp
25.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
47 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
45 mpg
city
37 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
94.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
