The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 25,700

€ 29,500

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is 0.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
55.9
70.3
77.4
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
103.8
169.7
101.5
170.2
169.7 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.01 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 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
28.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
28.3 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
51 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
455 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
818 mi
455 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 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
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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