The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro (04 - 08)
€ 26,500

€ 33,900

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 0.2 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
57.4
71.5
77.8
56
69.5
78.5
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
103.8
168.6
101.5
168.7
168.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb

Weight Difference:
728 lb
20.51 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Start&Stop
113 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.37 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
24.97 lb/hp
14.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
22 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
57 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
55 mpg
city
16 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
758 mi
Range
355 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
758 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
198.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft







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