The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
€ 26,500
€ 31,700
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
70
77.4
71.5 in
Width
70 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
168.6
102.4
166.8
168.6 in
Length
166.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2952 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.05 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5F
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
26.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
26.12 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
53 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
471 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
777 mi
471 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
