Audi A3 2008 vs Seat Leon 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
|
Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 65 HP more power than Seat Leon, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Seat Leon. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
|
The Seat Leon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Seat Leon gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
|
Audi A3 is smaller. Audi A3 is 3 cm shorter than the Seat Leon, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1104 litres | no data | |
|
Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A3 has 29 litres more trunk space than the Seat Leon. The Seat Leon may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Leon has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 2000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Audi A3 has
|
Seat Leon has
| |