Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDIvsSeat Leon III FR 1.4 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 (8V)

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016
VS

Seat Leon III

FR 1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Seat Leon III FR 1.4 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,231 kg
    2,714 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    122 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    109 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDISeatLeon IIIFR 1.4 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,295kg2,855lb
1,231kg2,714lb
Gross weight
1,855kg4,090lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
85.2s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
84.1s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
41.8s
Calculated
44.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t86kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
1,064km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,237mm167in
4,271mm168in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,601mm102in
2,634mm104in
Front track
1,542mm61in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
365L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
1,210L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
117g/km
109g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDISeat Leon III FR 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III FR 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDISeatLeon IIIFR 1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.8 s
44.4 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.4 TSI
1,231 kg
2,714 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
218 km/h
135 mph
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.4 TSI
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI8.2 s
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.4 TSI8.2 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.4 TSI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.4 TSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
1,136 km
706 mi
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.4 TSI
1,064 km
661 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
218 km/h
135 mph
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
215 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,271 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
8.2 s
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.4 TSI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.4 TSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDISeatLeon IIIFR 1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.2 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
1,231 kg
2,714 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,271 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Range score
1,136 km
706 mi
1,064 km
661 mi
CO2 score
117 g/km
109 g/km
Trunk score
365 L
12.9 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDISeat Leon III FR 1.4 TSI
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 73 km (45 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Leon III FR 1.4 TSI

  • Is 64 kg lighter
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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