The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (20 - ..)
€ 27,800
€ 25,300
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55.9
70
77.4
57.3
70.9
78.4
70 in
Width
70.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.3 in
102.4
166.8
105.7
172
166.8 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.6 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
KL
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 2750 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
69 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
62 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
914 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
914 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
70 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
