The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 25,000

€ 15,000

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4
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
169.9
166.9 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.31 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4
8P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4
129 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
32.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
495 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
670 mi
495 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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