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 an inch longer, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
69.5
77
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
167.8
101.5
166.9
167.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
2824 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.63 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
5F
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
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
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.5 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
31.73 lb/hp
27.5 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
45 mpg
city
25 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
