Seat Leon 2009 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8 seconds | |
| Seat Leon and Audi A3 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Seat Leon reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Seat Leon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Leon consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Seat Leon over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Seat Leon is 3 cm longer than the Audi A3, width is practically the same , while the height of Seat Leon is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Seat Leon has 29 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. This could mean that the Seat Leon uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Seat Leon is better rated in child safety tests. The Audi A3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 6600 | |
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