The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 25,400
€ 22,000
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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
168.7
101.5
169.9
168.7 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
8P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
30.42 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
42 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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
