The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
€ 28,200

€ 28,500

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
70
77.4
71.5 in
Width
70 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
168.6
102.4
166.8
168.6 in
Length
166.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.15 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5F
Generation
8V
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 Start&Stop
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
20.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
45 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
536 mi
Range
706 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
706 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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