The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)
€ 23,900

€ 27,600

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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
169
101.5
170.2
169 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.09 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
8P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAYB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
34.55 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
468 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
468 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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