The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300 (17 - 18)
€ 26,700

€ 34,800

€ 26,700
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 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
55.9
70
77.4
56
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
102.4
166.8
102.2
167.2
166.8 in
Length
167.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.63 %

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 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
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
▶ REPLAY
28.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.24 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28.09 lb/hp
10.24 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
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
49 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
450 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 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
1091 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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