The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 23,900
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
€ 29,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 23,900
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 Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
69.5
78.5
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
168.7 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
8P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
104 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

 REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
29.57 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
52 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
455 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
455 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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