The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 27,200
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 24,000
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 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 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
69.5
78.5
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
168.7 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.46 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
8P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
24.68 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
39 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
123.4 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft