The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 28,200
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 29,500
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 28,200
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
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
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
23.88 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
47 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
455 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
746 mi
455 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
102.8 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 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 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
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft