The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 18,500

€ 20,800

€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 cm longer, 5.1 cm wider and 3.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
1459
1816
1975
1421
1765
1957
1816 mm
Width
1765 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1459 mm
Height
1421 mm
2636
4263
2578
4238
4263 mm
Length
4238 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
1281 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1745 kg

Weight Difference:
21 kg
1.64 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
89 bhp
at 2750 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
101 bhp
Audi A3 1.6
230 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
230 NM
148 NM
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
111 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
175 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6
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14.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.48 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
14.39 kg/bhp
12.48 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
69 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
54 mpg
city
30 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
758 mi
Range
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
519 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L