The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 24,700

€ 26,700

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 1.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller.
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56.3
71.3
77.8
55.9
70
77.4
71.3 in
Width
70 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
102.2
166.8
102.4
166.8
166.8 in
Length
166.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.64 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.09 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
15.98 lb/hp
28.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
60 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
49 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
797 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 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