The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
€ 20,800
€ 33,600
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 265.
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
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
168.1
166.9 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
11.33 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
▶ REPLAY
27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.5 lb/hp
12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
471 mi
Audi A3 1.6
503 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
128.7 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
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
