The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)

€ 19,100
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
€ 28,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 19,100
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 SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
69.5
78.5
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
101.5
169
169.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.7 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
727 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft