The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

€ 36,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 37,400
 SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 36,600
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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 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 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
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 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
103.6
168.5
167 in
Length
168.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.65 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
8V
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Performance

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

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
712 mi
478 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
204 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
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft