The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

€ 28,400
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 33,100
 SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 280.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05)
69.5
77
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
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 TFSI quattro (04 - 05)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
165.5 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 280

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.84 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
424 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
166.7 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 TFSI
166.7 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft