The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

€ 29,900
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 32,600
 SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
102.2
166.8
167 in
Length
166.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.27 %
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
8V
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 280
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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
53 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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).
127 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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