The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)

€ 24,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 32,300
 SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
70
77.4
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
70 in
Width
69.6 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
166.8 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.43 %
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
8V
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
51 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
422 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
153.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft