The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

€ 27,900
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 35,400
 SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400

ⓘ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 290.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
77
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
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 S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
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 290
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.66 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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 290

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.96 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
471 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
121.3 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
121.3 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft