Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSIvsSeat Leon III SC · Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI

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 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2017-2017
VS

Seat Leon III SC · Facelift 2016

FR 2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,205 kg
    2,657 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    124 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    110 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,163 km
    723 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSISeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,205kg2,657lb
1,210kg2,668lb
Gross weight
1,765kg3,891lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
84.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
84.3s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
39.6s
Calculated
44.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,163km723mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,241mm167in
4,246mm167in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,602mm102in
2,599mm102in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,512mm60in
Trunk volume
365L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
-
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
114g/km
110g/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 SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI: 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 III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSISeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.6 s
44.6 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
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
144 km/h
89 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 III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
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 III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 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
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
1,210 kg
2,668 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 III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
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 III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI and Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI: 0.2 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
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI: 0.7 L/100 km.

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
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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
1,000 km
621 mi
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
1,163 km
723 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 III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 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 III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,246 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 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
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI 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
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.1 s
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
8.3 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
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20161.5 TFSISeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
1,210 kg
2,668 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,246 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
1,163 km
723 mi
CO2 score
114 g/km
110 g/km
Trunk score
365 L
12.9 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSISeat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,129 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 1.5 TFSI

  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 163 km (101 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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