The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
€ 18,500
€ 27,600
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2824 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.84 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
31.73 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
45 mpg
city
50 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
