The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 23,300

€ 24,800

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI is 3.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
70
77.4
69.6 in
Width
70 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.9
102.4
166.8
169.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.1 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
22.2 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
51 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
600 mi
Range
818 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
600 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









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