Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDIvsSeat Leon III 2.0 TDI

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 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016
VS

Seat Leon III

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,275 kg
    2,811 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100

Seat Leon III 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDISeatLeon III2.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,275kg2,811lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
88.5s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
88.5s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
43.4s
Calculated
46.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,220km758mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,237mm167in
4,263mm168in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,601mm102in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,542mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
365L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
1,210L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
106g/km
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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 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III 2.0 TDI: 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 III2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDISeatLeon III2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.4 s
46.4 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
142 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 III2.0 TDI
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
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 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
1,275 kg
2,811 lb
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI
1,305 kg
2,877 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 III2.0 TDI
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 TDI8.5 s
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI: 0.1 s.

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
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

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
8.5 s
218 km/h
135 mph
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 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/h8.5 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 III2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDISeatLeon III2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.4 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,275 kg
2,811 lb
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Fuel consumption
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
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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
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
1,220 km
758 mi
-
CO2 score
106 g/km
-
Trunk score
365 L
12.9 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 TDI
Consumption4.1 L/100 km57.4 mpg US68.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.55 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used615 L162 US gal135 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,076 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon III 2.0 TDI

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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