The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 23,600

€ 32,300

€ 23,600
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 Audi A3 1.9 TDI e is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 8.5 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 3.7 cm lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
SEAT Leon Cupra R
1421
1765
1957
1458
1768
1968
1765 mm
Width
1768 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1968 mm
1421 mm
Height
1458 mm
2578
4238
2578
4323
4238 mm
Length
4323 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
SEAT Leon Cupra R
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1525 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1945 kg

Weight Difference:
170 kg
11.15 %

General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
SEAT Leon Cupra R
8P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
104 bhp
261 bhp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2300 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
250 NM
350 NM
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
SEAT Leon Cupra R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R
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13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.84 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
13.03 kg/bhp
5.84 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
63 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
49 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
422 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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).
153.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1166 L