The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 33,800
€ 22,600
€ 33,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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
169.9
169.7 in
Length
169.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.17 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
8V
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
18.02 lb/hp
28.93 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
478 mi
657 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
107 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
