The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

€ 22,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 27,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
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 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
169.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.7 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
132 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
610 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 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