The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 21,200

€ 33,800

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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 1.8 TFSI
2835 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.63 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5F
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.02 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.26 lb/hp
18.02 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
51 mpg
city
29 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
818 mi
Range
478 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
818 mi
478 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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).
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
78.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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