Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIvsSeat Leon II (1P) · Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI

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

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2008-2013
VS

Seat Leon II (1P) · Facelift 2009

FR 2.0 TFSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    168 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    764 km
    475 mi
  • Largest trunk
    552 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSISeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
200hp149kW
211hp157kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,335kg2,943lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
80.4s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
78.2s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
28.2s
Calculated
29.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
764km475mi
Calculated
733km456mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,292mm169in
4,323mm170in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,527mm60in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,508mm59in
Ground clearance
110mm4in
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Trunk volume
552L
341L
Max trunk volume
1,104L
1,166L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
168g/km
174g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSISeat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSISeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.2 s
29.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI has 11 hp more than AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
1,320 kg
2,910 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
238 km/h
148 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI7.1 s
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI7.1 s

Although Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI has more power, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
764 km
475 mi
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
733 km
456 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.1 s
238 km/h
148 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
7.1 s
233 km/h
145 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
552 L
19.5 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,323 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.1 s
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.1 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSISeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.1 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
552 L
19.5 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,323 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Range score
764 km
475 mi
733 km
456 mi
CO2 score
168 g/km
174 g/km
Trunk score
552 L
19.5 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSISeat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 km (19 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 211 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 FR 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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