The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)

€ 29,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 25,000
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI 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 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)
101.5
165.9
170.2 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.33 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
15.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.9 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
642 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
455 mi
642 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
119.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft