The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 24,800

€ 38,900

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is 1.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
57.4
71.5
77.8
56.1
70.3
77.4
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
56.1 in
103.8
168.6
103.8
169.8
168.6 in
Length
169.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
2890 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
527 lb
15.42 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
5F
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DGCA, DJGA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
25.58 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
47 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
50 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
684 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
739 mi
684 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
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).
102.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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