The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 35,600

€ 25,600

€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 1.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
55.9
70
77.4
56.3
71.3
77.8
70 in
Width
71.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
102.4
166.8
102.3
166.8
166.8 in
Length
166.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2881 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
359 lb
11.08 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
143 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.19 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
16.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
43 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
545 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
545 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
108 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
108 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft