The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)

€ 26,800
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 28,600
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
71.5
77.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
70
77.4
71.5 in
Width
70 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
102.2
168.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
102.4
167
168.1 in
Length
167 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.67 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5F
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
51 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 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