The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (20 - ..)

€ 27,600
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 25,300
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (20 - ..) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (20 - ..)
70.9
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (20 - ..)
105.7
172
169 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.48 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (20 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 2750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
69 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
62 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
914 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
914 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 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).
70 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
70 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft