The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 22,000
€ 36,600
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is 2.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.4
69.6
77.5
56.1
70
77.4
69.6 in
Width
70 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
169.9
102.4
167
169.9 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.72 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1P
Generation
8V
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
712 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
712 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
98.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
