The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 34,800
 SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 280.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
69.5
77
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
165.9 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 280

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.03 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
471 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft