The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
€ 25,400

€ 30,000

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.11 %

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
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
108 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
121 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.53 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
26.13 lb/hp
16.53 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
60 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
55 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
526 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 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
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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