The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 25,200

€ 31,500

€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
166.9
101.5
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.67 %

General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
104 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
29.57 lb/hp
19.62 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
43 mpg
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
621 mi
610 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
113.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft