The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
€ 24,400
€ 29,000
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra
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
165.9
101.5
170.2
165.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.23 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra
8P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
237 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra
129 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra
▶ REPLAY
22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.19 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.61 lb/hp
14.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
422 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 2.0 TDI DPF
113.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
