The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
€ 18,500

€ 24,400

€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0 TDI DPF
2824 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.16 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5F
Generation
8P
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 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
111 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
31.73 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
670 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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