The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

€ 24,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 37,400
 SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
69.5
77
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
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 DSG (03 - 05)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
103.6
168.5
165.5 in
Length
168.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.97 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BKD
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
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23.09 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
600 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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