The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 30,900

€ 29,100

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
55.9
70.3
77.4
57.3
70.9
78.4
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.3 in
103.8
169.7
105.7
172
169.7 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.77 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
8V
Generation
KL
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 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21.75 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
661 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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