The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
€ 22,000
€ 25,800
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is 3.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.5 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
1P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
69 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
26 mpg
city
60 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
914 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
70 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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
