The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
€ 22,200

€ 29,100

€ 22,200
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 SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
69.5
77
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
168.6
101.5
166.9
168.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
578 lb
17.54 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
123 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
22.1 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
47 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
598 mi
Range
746 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
746 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
102.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft







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