The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 23,900

€ 24,600

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
55.9
69.5
77
57.4
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.9
103.8
167.8
165.9 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.42 %

General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
19.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.25 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
475 mi
Range
758 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
475 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft