The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 34,300

€ 35,100

€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is just 0.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
56.1
70
77.4
56
71.3
77.8
70 in
Width
71.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.1 in
Height
56 in
102.4
167
102.2
166.8
167 in
Length
166.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.44 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
8V
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CZPB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
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16.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.86 lb/hp
10.75 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
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 TFSI
109.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
3
Doors
3
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)
32.6 cu ft