The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
€ 23,600
€ 33,700
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI e is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
55.9
69.5
77
56.5
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
101.5
166.9
103.6
168.1
166.9 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.86 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
28.72 lb/hp
10.75 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
