The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
€ 31,400
€ 33,700
€ 31,400
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 3.2 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 290.
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
55.9
69.5
77
56.5
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
101.5
165.5
103.6
168.1
165.5 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.15 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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 3.2
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
10.75 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
16 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
352 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A3 3.2
352 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
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 3.2
200.8 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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
