The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI (05 - 06) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
€ 23,200

€ 24,100

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 FSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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
165.9
101.5
169.9
165.9 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.2 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
138 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
20.11 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
33 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
475 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
475 mi
712 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
136.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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








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