The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

€ 26,800
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
71.5
77.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
102.2
168.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
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
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.48 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch 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
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
19.03 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
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
583 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
131.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 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
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft