Audi A3 Sportback (2012 – 2016) vs SEAT Leon (2012 – 2020): specs compared
Both offer around 184 hp at most. The Audi A3 Sportback is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 229 km/h. The SEAT Leon uses less fuel, from 3.3 L/100 km against 3.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,213 kg against 1,255 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
A3 Sportback
2012 – 2016
|
SEAT
Leon
2012 – 2020
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Spain |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2016 | 2012 – 2020 |
| Body style | Sportback · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 16 | 14 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 110 – 184 hp | 90 – 184 hp |
| Torque | 175 – 380 Nm | 175 – 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 10.7 s | 7.2 – 12.6 s |
| Top speed | 198 – 235 km/h | 179 – 229 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.8 – 6.5 L/100 km | 3.3 – 5.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,237 – 4,310 mm | 4,262 mm |
| Width | 1,778 – 1,786 mm | 1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,420 – 1,435 mm | 1,458 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 – 2,637 mm | 2,535 – 2,637 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,255 – 1,465 kg | 1,213 – 1,390 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.