The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

€ 22,400
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
€ 25,000
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 an inch longer, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)
71.5
77.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
167.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
7 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Audi A3 1.8 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 1.8 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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
108 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.91 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.72 lb/hp
18.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
71 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
60 mpg
city
27 mpg
76 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
941 mi
Range
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
941 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
67.9 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Audi A3 1.8 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)
30.6 cu ft