The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)
€ 22,400
€ 21,400
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
69.5
77
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
167.8
101.5
165.9
167.8 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.61 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
108 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.93 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.72 lb/hp
23.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
71 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
60 mpg
city
28 mpg
76 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
941 mi
Range
551 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
941 mi
551 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
67.9 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).
117.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
67.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
