The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

€ 24,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 32,600
 SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
69.5
77
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.3
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
102.2
166.8
165.5 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.83 %
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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 manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23.09 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
600 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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).
127 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft