Audi A3 Sportback (1999 – 2003) vs SEAT Leon (2000 – 2006): specs compared
Both offer around 180 hp at most. The Audi A3 Sportback is the lighter car, from 1,090 kg against 1,120 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
A3 Sportback
1999 – 2003
|
SEAT
Leon
2000 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Spain |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2003 | 2000 – 2006 |
| Body style | Sportback · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 17 | 11 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 179 hp | 68 – 180 hp |
| Torque | 148 – 310 Nm | 127 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.6 – 13.7 s | 7.7 – 17.7 s |
| Top speed | 177 – 228 km/h | 160 – 229 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.9 – 9.0 L/100 km | 5.1 – 8.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,153 mm | 4,183 mm |
| Width | 1,735 mm | 1,742 mm |
| Height | 1,427 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,512 mm | 2,512 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,090 – 1,295 kg | 1,120 – 1,293 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.