The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 28,900
€ 26,900
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
69.5
77
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
168.6
101.5
166.9
168.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.51 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
181 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
16.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
16.69 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
52 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
690 mi
Range
511 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
690 mi
511 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
92.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
