The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 31,500
€ 26,900
€ 31,500
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 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 8.5 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 3.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1458
1768
1968
1421
1765
1957
1768 mm
Width
1765 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1458 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4323
2578
4238
4323 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1915 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg
Weight Difference:
45 kg
3.01 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
350 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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8.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
8.9 kg/bhp
9.18 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
610 mi
Range
511 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
511 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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
115.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
170 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
