The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 23,200

€ 24,100

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
168.6
101.5
166.9
168.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
7 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
113 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
24.58 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
59 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
51 mpg
city
47 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
833 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
777 mi
833 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
82.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 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