The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 25,000
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 33,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
69.6
77.5
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
169
169.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.52 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 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
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
22.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
22.85 lb/hp
17.12 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
490 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
551 mi
490 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
144 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 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
8.6 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft