The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)

€ 22,400
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 22,400
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 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 1.5 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 (12 - 16)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
167.8 in
Length
166.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.9 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5F
Generation
8V
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
CJSA, CJSB
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
108 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 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
144 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.72 lb/hp
16.41 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
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
71 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
60 mpg
city
31 mpg
76 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
941 mi
Range
526 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
941 mi
526 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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
67.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 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
10.3 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft