The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
€ 24,100
€ 34,800
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g 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 280.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
55.9
69.5
77
56.5
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
101.5
166.9
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 99g
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.66 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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 99g
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
104 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
28.72 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
62 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
50 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
899 mi
Range
471 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
899 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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).
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 99g
78.2 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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
