The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 24,000
€ 22,600
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
56
69.5
78.5
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
168.7
101.5
169.9
168.7 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.49 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
8P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
25.09 lb/hp
28.93 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
589 mi
657 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
107 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
109.9 kWh
107 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
