The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 26,800

€ 32,300

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 1.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
56.9
71.5
77.8
56.1
70.3
77.4
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.9 in
Height
56.1 in
102.2
168.1
103.8
169.8
168.1 in
Length
169.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.43 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.3 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
26.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
56 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
536 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
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).
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft