The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)

€ 31,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (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 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
101.5
169
170.2 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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 manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.62 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
504 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
140.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 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