The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)

€ 36,500
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
€ 27,600
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
69.5
78.5
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
101.5
169
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
169 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.55 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
8P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
14.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.51 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
396 mi
Range
468 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
468 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft