The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 28,900
€ 22,000
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
56
69.5
78.5
57.4
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
101.5
168.7
101.5
169.9
168.7 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
8P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
16.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
16.06 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
30 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
432 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
432 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
149.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
