The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07)
€ 18,500
€ 21,900
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is 0.9 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
57.4
71.5
77.8
56
69.5
78.5
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
103.8
167.8
101.5
168.7
167.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
2824 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.4 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
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
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
31.73 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
