The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 31,500
€ 25,900
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 4.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
69.5
77
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
170.2
101.5
165.9
170.2 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.67 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
364 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.62 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
455 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
455 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).
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
