The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 18,000

€ 25,600

€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 0.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
56.9
71.3
77.8
55.9
70
77.4
71.3 in
Width
70 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.5
102.4
166.8
166.5 in
Length
166.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
2780 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.86 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5F
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
89 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
31.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
31.24 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
45 mpg
city
34 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
586 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
758 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 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