The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 22,600

€ 30,200

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
57.4
69.6
77.5
56
69.5
78.5
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
169
169.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.18 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
1P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
15.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
45 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
657 mi
Range
475 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
657 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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).
136.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
107 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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