The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 300 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 28,600

€ 37,000

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 300.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
56.1
70
77.4
56.5
71.5
77.8
70 in
Width
71.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.1 in
Height
56.5 in
102.4
167
103.6
168.5
167 in
Length
168.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.17 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 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 Cupra 300
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
296 hp
SEAT Leon 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 Cupra 300
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon Cupra 300
▶ REPLAY
25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.58 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.24 lb/hp
10.58 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
51 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
457 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
457 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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