The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
€ 18,000
€ 23,900
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
56.9
71.3
77.8
55.9
69.5
77
71.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.5
101.5
165.9
166.5 in
Length
165.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2780 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.61 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5F
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
89 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
31.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
31.24 lb/hp
19.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
45 mpg
city
24 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
475 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
758 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
136.5 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
