The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 26,700
€ 31,500
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
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 TDI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.34 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
30 lb/hp
19.62 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
795 mi
610 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
