Audi A3 8V or SEAT Leon Mk3 (5F)?

2012–2020 vs 2012–2020 · Hatchback 5-door/Convertible vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: A3 8V 4,421 mm, Leon Mk3 (5F) 4,549 mm — a 13 cm difference.
Boot: A3 8V 380 l, Leon Mk3 (5F) 587 l.
Lowest consumption: A3 8V 1.6 l/100 km, Leon Mk3 (5F) 4 l/100 km.
Power: A3 8V 81–150 kW, Leon Mk3 (5F) 77–221 kW.
Standard equipment: A3 8V 28 items (Attraction), Leon Mk3 (5F) 31 items (Reference).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A3 8V2012–2020 · 13 engines · Attraction, Ambition, S line, AmbienteSpecifications →Listings →

SEAT Leon Mk3 (5F)2012–2020 · 14 engines · Reference, Style, FR, XcellenceSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A3 8V2012–2020no listings	SEAT Leon Mk3 (5F)2012–2020no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,310 mm–4,421 mm	Length4,263 mm–4,549 mm
Width	Width1,780 mm–1,793 mm	Width1,816 mm
Height	Height1,409 mm–1,426 mm	Height1,435 mm–1,459 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,595 mm–2,636 mm	Wheelbase2,636 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–135 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l–380 l	Trunk volume380 l–587 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,180 kg–1,615 kg	Curb weight1,195 kg–1,532 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–55 l	Fuel tank50 l–55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2012–2020	Production years2012–2020
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Convertible	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines14
Power	Power81–150 kW (110–204 hp)	Power77–221 kW (105–300 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.6 l/100 km · 1.4 TFSI e-tron	Lowest consumption4 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6 s · 2.0 TFSI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h5.7 s · 2.0 TSI Cupra 300 DSG
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsAttraction · Reference
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim28 · Attraction	Items in the base trim31 · Reference
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · S line	Items in the top trim35 · Xcellence
Equipment · Comfort7 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 5
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 12
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A3 8V or SEAT Leon Mk3 (5F)?

Length: SEAT Leon Mk3 (5F) 4,549 mm, Audi A3 8V 4,421 mm (a 128 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,636 vs 2,636 mm. Boot: 587 vs 380 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A3 8V or SEAT Leon Mk3 (5F)?

The most frugal Audi A3 8V uses 1.6 l/100 km (1.4 TFSI e-tron); the most frugal SEAT Leon Mk3 (5F) 4 l/100 km (1.6 TDI 110).

Which is more powerful — Audi A3 8V or SEAT Leon Mk3 (5F)?

The strongest Audi A3 8V makes 150 kW (204 hp) (1.4 TFSI e-tron); the strongest SEAT Leon Mk3 (5F) 221 kW (300 hp) (2.0 TSI Cupra 300 DSG).

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