The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
€ 28,000

€ 28,200

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 0.4 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI 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
168.6
169 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
9.1 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
129 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
23.33 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
536 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
697 mi
536 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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