The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 24,000
€ 27,600
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
57.4
69.6
77.4
55.9
70.3
77.4
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.9
103.8
169.7
169.9 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.22 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CLHA
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
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
49 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
