The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
€ 23,000
€ 32,600
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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. The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is just 0.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
55.9
69.5
77
56
71.3
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
101.5
166.9
102.2
166.8
166.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.45 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAYB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
89 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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33.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
33.56 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
127 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
