The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
€ 28,700

€ 28,600

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 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
170.2
102.4
166.8
170.2 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.38 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.29 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
661 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
670 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft







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