The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
€ 25,000
€ 25,800
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
56.9
71.5
77.8
55.9
69.5
77
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.2
168.1
101.5
165.9
168.1 in
Length
165.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.4 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5F
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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.22 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
600 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
117.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
