The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 45,000
 SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000

ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.6 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 S tronic (09 - 12)
69.5
77
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)
103.6
168.5
166.9 in
Length
168.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.37 %
SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
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
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
306 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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 R

Performance

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

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
52 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
426 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
814 mi
426 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 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
1052 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft