The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
€ 23,700

€ 29,100

€ 23,700
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 1.5 TGI 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 1.5 TGI
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 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
428 lb
12.99 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.41 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
47 mpg
( 53 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
53 MPGe
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
16.7 lb
city
37 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
302 mi
Range
746 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
302 mi
746 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
25.6 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 1.5 TGI
25.6 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft