The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 24,800
€ 33,300
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
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
165.5
168.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
2890 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
637 lb
18.06 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
25.58 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
24 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
50 mpg
city
17 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
739 mi
Range
377 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
739 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 3.2
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
187.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
