The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 25,900
€ 29,500
€ 25,900
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 2.0 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 TFSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.32 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
22.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
22.93 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
455 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
670 mi
455 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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
