The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 25,600
€ 35,100
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
55.9
70
77.4
56
71.3
77.8
70 in
Width
71.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
102.4
166.8
102.2
166.8
166.8 in
Length
166.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
2756 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.4 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
8V
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
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22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
22.41 lb/hp
10.75 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
586 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
