The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
€ 27,800
€ 32,600
€ 27,800
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. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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
166.8
166.8 in
Length
166.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.63 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
8V
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
127 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
