The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 29,700

€ 30,000

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
56
69.5
78.5
57.3
70.9
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56 in
Height
57.3 in
101.5
169
105.7
172
169 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.1 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
168 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.54 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
20.21 lb/hp
21.54 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
65 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
863 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
665 mi
863 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
74 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
74 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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