The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 18,000

€ 26,900

€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 1 cm shorter, 4.5 cm wider and 2.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1446
1810
1975
1421
1765
1957
1810 mm
Width
1765 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1446 mm
Height
1421 mm
2601
4228
2578
4238
4228 mm
Length
4238 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1261 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg

Weight Difference:
189 kg
13.03 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
89 bhp
at 2750 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
230 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
230 NM
250 NM
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
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
175 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
14.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
14.17 kg/bhp
9.18 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
69 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
54 mpg
city
29 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
758 mi
Range
511 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
758 mi
511 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).
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
170 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
519 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
281 L







1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L