The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)

€ 32,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 33,700
 SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
70
77.4
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
70 in
Width
71.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.1 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
167 in
Length
168.1 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.78 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
8V
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 manual 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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
98.8 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
98.8 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft