The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12)
€ 27,300

€ 15,600

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘ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 1.4.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.4
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 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.4
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2923 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb

Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.72 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.4
129 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4
▶ REPLAY
23.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.39 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
23.72 lb/hp
34.39 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
610 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon 1.4
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