Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIvsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI

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

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
VS

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

FR 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI

  • Lightest
    1,295 kg
    2,855 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    118 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDISeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,295kg2,855lb
Gross weight
1,955kg4,310lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
79.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
82.0s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
33.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,100km684mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,313mm170in
4,281mm169in
Width
1,785mm70in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,426mm56in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,512mm60in
Trunk volume
340L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,180L
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
131g/km
118g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDISeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.7 s
33.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
95 mph
150 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
1,295 kg
2,855 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 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI6.9 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI: 0.6 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,100 km
684 mi
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
1,111 km
690 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
6.9 s
230 km/h
143 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
228 km/h
142 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 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,281 mm
168.5 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.9 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.5 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 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDISeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,281 mm
168.5 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Range score
1,100 km
684 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
131 g/km
118 g/km
Trunk score
340 L
12.0 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI

  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 11 km (7 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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