The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 18,000
€ 22,300
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 an inch longer, 1.8 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 2.0 FSI.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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
165.5
166.5 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
2780 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.59 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
89 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
▶ REPLAY
31.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
31.24 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
45 mpg
city
25 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
495 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
758 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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).
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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
