The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 29,700
€ 32,300
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
55.9
70
77.4
57.4
69.6
77.5
70 in
Width
69.6 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
170.2
166.8 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.12 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
8V
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
422 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
153.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
