The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
€ 24,000
€ 26,500
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
57.4
69.6
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
166.9
169.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.73 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 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 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 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
132 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.69 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
22.69 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
633 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
125 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).
111 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
111 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
