The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17)
€ 20,900

€ 30,600

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop is 0.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56.9
71.3
77.8
56.1
70
77.4
71.3 in
Width
70 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.9 in
Height
56.1 in
102.4
166.5
102.4
167
166.5 in
Length
167 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2674 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.8 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
123 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
21.74 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
59 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
56 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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 SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft