The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)
€ 31,400

€ 45,000

€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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
168.5
165.5 in
Length
168.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.45 %

General
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon Cupra R
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 R
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
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
306 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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 R
▶ REPLAY
14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
16 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
352 mi
Range
426 mi
Audi A3 3.2
352 mi
426 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
200.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft