The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 22,400
€ 26,600
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 is 3.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
70
77.4
69.6 in
Width
70 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.9
102.4
166.8
169.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.73 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
30.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.95 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
727 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
