The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 27,900

€ 36,600

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
56.1
70
77.4
56
71.3
77.8
70 in
Width
71.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.1 in
Height
56 in
102.4
167
102.2
167.2
167 in
Length
167.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.08 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
8V
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
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
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
296 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
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26.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.39 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26.74 lb/hp
10.39 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
53 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
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
80.3 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft