The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 22,600
€ 25,400
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI 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.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
69.5
77
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 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 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.15 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
45 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
43 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
657 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
657 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
107 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 1.9 TDI
107 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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
