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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSIvsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

1.5 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2017
VS

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Lightest
    1,188 kg
    2,619 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    126 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    114 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,042 km
    647 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,200kg2,646lb
1,188kg2,619lb
Gross weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
83.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
81.0s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
39.4s
Calculated
42.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
962km597mi
Calculated
1,042km647mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,241mm167in
4,282mm169in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,602mm102in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
365L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
118g/km
114g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.4 s
42.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
1,200 kg
2,646 lb
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI
1,188 kg
2,619 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
220 km/h
137 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI8.1 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI and AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
962 km
597 mi
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI
1,042 km
647 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.1 s
220 km/h
137 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.0 s
215 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.1 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.0 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,200 kg
2,646 lb
1,188 kg
2,619 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
962 km
597 mi
1,042 km
647 mi
CO2 score
118 g/km
114 g/km
Trunk score
365 L
12.9 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI

  • Is 12 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 80 km (50 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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