The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
€ 22,100

€ 31,100

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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
3307 lb
4052 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.01 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed dual clutch 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
CBBB, CFGB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
589 mi
Range
717 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
589 mi
717 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
107 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
119.3 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








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