The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
€ 25,000

€ 28,200

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 0.8 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56.9
71.5
77.8
56
69.5
78.5
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.9 in
Height
56 in
102.2
168.1
101.5
169
168.1 in
Length
169 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.67 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.22 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
727 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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