The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 21,200

€ 25,600

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
70.3
77.4
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
167.8
103.8
169.7
167.8 in
Length
169.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
2835 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.08 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5F
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.26 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
47 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
51 mpg
city
39 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
818 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
818 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
94.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
78.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft