The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 29,700

€ 23,800

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 1.1 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
56
69.5
78.5
57.4
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
169
103.8
167.8
169 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2784 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
611 lb
18 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
8P
Generation
5F
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
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
168 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
138 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
20.21 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
33 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
665 mi
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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).
89 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft