The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 21,400

€ 25,600

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 E-Ecomotive is 3.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
Audi A3 1.4 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 E-Ecomotive
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.72 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
104 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
29.67 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
62 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
50 mpg
city
34 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
899 mi
Range
586 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
899 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
78.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
Audi A3 1.4 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