The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (05 - 08)
€ 22,600
€ 20,000
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
69.5
77
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
165.9
169.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.21 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
1P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
45 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
657 mi
Range
482 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
657 mi
482 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
107 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).
134.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
107 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
