The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 26,500
€ 27,800
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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
169
168.6 in
Length
169 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2952 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.14 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5F
Generation
8P
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 manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
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
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
26.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
26.12 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
53 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
504 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
777 mi
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
140.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 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
