The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 21,100

€ 37,400

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
55.9
69.5
77
56.5
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
166.9
103.6
168.5
166.9 in
Length
168.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.56 %

General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CBZB
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
27.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
27.13 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
43 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
104.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft