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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
SEAT Leon Cupra R
55.9
69.5
77
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
166.9
101.5
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
SEAT Leon Cupra R
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.15 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
SEAT Leon Cupra R
8P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 R
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
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
28.72 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
