The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 26,900

€ 37,400

€ 26,900
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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
56.1
70
77.4
56.5
71.5
77.8
70 in
Width
71.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.1 in
Height
56.5 in
102.4
167
103.6
168.5
167 in
Length
168.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.9 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
8V
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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
18.99 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
51 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
675 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
675 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
87.2 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 cod ultra
87.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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