The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

€ 27,600
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 32,600
 SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
€ 27,600
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. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.3
77.8
70 in
Width
71.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
102.2
166.8
166.8 in
Length
166.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.08 %
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
8V
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 SC Cupra 280
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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 SC Cupra 280

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26.64 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
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
127 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 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
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft