The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

€ 24,100
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 35,400
 SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.6 TDI 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 290.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
77
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
166.9 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.66 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28.72 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
471 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
833 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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